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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2003
André Lechot, Orvin, CH;
Hugh Davies, Huddersfield, GB;
Michel Patrick White, West Chester, PA (US);
André Lechot, Orvin, CH;
Hugh Davies, Huddersfield, GB;
Michel Patrick White, West Chester, PA (US);
Greatbatch Medical S.A., Orvin, CH;
Abstract
An adjustable reamer spindle is provided to aid a surgeon in controlling an instrument. The reamer spindle is easily disassembled for cleaning. The spindle has a repositionable handle, a locking ring, and an elastic device. The locking ring aids in holding the reamer spindle together. Removal of the locking ring against an elastic bias of a spring unfastens an end of the assembly in order to facilitate disassembly and/or cleaning. Adjustment of the position of the handle about the spindle enables the palm/grip of each hand to be changed in order to provide maximum control in different orientations.