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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2004
Applicants:
Andre Lechot, Orvin, CH;
Philippe Fehlbaum, Lignières, CH;
Inventors:
Andre Lechot, Orvin, CH;
Philippe Fehlbaum, Lignières, CH;
Assignee:
Greatbatch Medical SA, Orvin, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B25B 13/46 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A surgical ratchet assembly includes a handle, a driver, a ratcheting mechanism and a locking mechanism. The driver is received within the handle in a rotatable relationship with respect thereto. The ratcheting mechanism is interposed between the handle and the driver. A locking mechanism releasably holds the handle to the ratchet mechanism. Unlocking of the locking mechanism enables ready disassembly of the assembly for cleaning and component sterilization.