Orthopedic instrument with quarter-turn disconnect mechanism

Details Orthopedic instrument with quarter-turn disconnect mechanism Orthopedic instrument with quarter-turn disconnect mechanism

1994-06-02

1996-03-05

Graysay, Tamara L.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 85, 403325348, A61B 1756, B25G 300

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054963230

ABSTRACT:
An orthopedic instrument having a quarter-turn disconnect apparatus. A female socket is provided on a broach or cutting instrument and a male plug with a locking mechanism is provided on a cutting apparatus. The male plug is inserted into the socket and pushed forward slightly against the resistance of a spring. The plug or socket are then turned one-quarter turn at which point the locking mechanism falls into place.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2092060 (1937-09-01), Gairing
patent: 4480511 (1984-11-01), Nickipuck
patent: 5098437 (1992-03-01), Kashuba et al.

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