Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Patent
1995-07-27
1999-10-19
Buiz, Michael
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
606 86, A61B 1756
Patent
active
059680512
ABSTRACT:
A patella clamping device includes a handle portion and a clamp portion. The clamp comprises at least two jaw members that are pivotally joined to one another in a scissors-like orientation. A ratchet mechanism is associated with the device to ensure locking of the clamp in the closed position. A guide mechanism is also provided with the device to ensure a vertical, coaxial closing action of the clamp element.
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Luckman Thomas
Quintanilha Ernest
Buiz Michael
Johnson & Johnson Professional Inc.
Reip David O.
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