Orthopedic tool for altering the connection between orthopedic components
US9615941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4641
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic tool for loosening the connection between orthopedic components. In one embodiment, the orthopedic tool includes a housing and a wedge. The housing has a head, an upper portion, a lower portion, and an opening between the upper and lower portions. The wedge is positioned at least partially between the upper portion and the lower portion of the housing and is actuatable to move toward the head of the housing. When at least a portion of the head of the housing is placed in mating engagement with the junction between two assembled orthopedic components, advancement of the wedge towards the head results in separation of the upper portion and lower portion of the housing. Thus, as the wedge is advanced toward the head, the upper and lower portions of the housing are separated, which results in corresponding separation of the assembled orthopedic components.
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