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Controlled force surgical implant impaction instrument

US9005213B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Michael J. Fortin · Acushnet, US
John Cuneo · Norton, US
Rod G. Cameron · Franklin, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 16, 2012
Grant date	Apr 14, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 30, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4681
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A controlled force surgical implant impaction instrument is provided which includes a striking assembly, a retaining pin, and an actuator component. The striking assembly is configured to impact a surgical implant. The retaining pin is moveable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the retaining pin inhibits distal movement of the striking assembly. In the second position, the retaining pin does not inhibit distal movement of the striking assembly. The actuator component includes a reloading channel. The actuator component is movable between a third position and a fourth position. In the third position, the retaining pin is in the first position and the retaining pin cannot be forced along the reloading channel. In the fourth position, the striking assembly can be used to move the retaining pin along the reloading channel.

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