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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 28, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 30, 2007
Jonas Burgi, Moutier, CH;
Jonas Burgi, Moutier, CH;
Greatbatch Medical S.A., Orvin, CH;
Abstract
An acetabular inserter () aids a surgeon in controlling the installation of an acetabular cup prosthesis () having a central, female aperture (). The inserter includes an inserter head (), a housing () and a locking mechanism. The housing () is attached to the inserter head, the housing enclosing a drive train () having, at a far end (), a prosthesis engaging thread (), and at the opposite end (), a handle () which facilitates turning of the drive train by the operator. The locking mechanism is associated with the housing which selectively locks the drive train, and thus the prosthesis, in position. The opposite end () of the drive train has a latch device which enables quick removal from the housing for cleaning and sterilization.