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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2002
B. Alex Barlev, Largo, FL (US);
Walton Lane Ector, Jr., Seminole, FL (US);
Joepert R. Lim, Palm Harbor, FL (US);
B. Alex Barlev, Largo, FL (US);
Walton Lane Ector, Jr., Seminole, FL (US);
Joepert R. Lim, Palm Harbor, FL (US);
Linvatec Corporation, Largo, FL (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for enabling the use of a non-sterile battery with a sterile surgical instrument. The sterile transfer container has a tubular body with a closed distal end and an open proximal end. The container is provided with a cover and a locking mechanism for locking the cover to the body. The container is adapted to be attached to a surgical instrument in such a way that the latch assembly is prevented from opening until the container is removed from the instrument.