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Orthopaedic positioning apparatus
Assignee: Zimmer Inc
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Filing: 1996-12-18
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Granted: 1999-09-14
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Expires: 2016-12-18
Abstract
Abstract The invention is directed to an orthopaedic apparatus 24, 80, 380, 480, 580 for positioning an implant 22, 322, 422 relative to an end of a bone. The implant has at least one extractor opening 30, 330, 430 and a shoulder 26, 326, 426 with a slot therein. The positioning apparatus includes a shaft 32, 82, 382, 482 having a fixed impactor tip at an end thereof. The impactor tip is configured to be received within the implant slot. At least one clamping jaw is connected to the shaft, and includes a projection which is configured to be received in the at least one extractor opening. The at least one clamping jaw is preferably detachably connected to the shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 Lisa K. Schroder
- 👤 David A. Mann
- 👤 G. Kris Kumar
- 👤 Steven C. Kitch
- 👤 Paul F. Hickey
- 👤 Timothy K. Doolin
- 👤 Philip H. Cripe
- 👤 Kim C. Bertin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/46; A61F2/4603; A61F2/4607; A61F2/32; A61F2/36; A61F2/3662; A61F2/367; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30617; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/30795; A61F2/3609; A61F2002/3625; A61F2002/3631; A61F2002/365; A61F2002/3678; A61F2002/368; A61F2002/4619; A61F2002/4622; A61F2002/4625; A61F2002/4628; A61F2002/4631; A61F2002/4681; A61F2250/00; A61F2250/0058; A61F2250/0096; A61F2250/0097
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
An orthopaedic apparatus for positioning an implant relative to an end of a bone, the implant having at least one opening and a shoulder with a slot therein, said apparatus comprising: a shaft having a fixed impactor tip at an end thereof, said impactor tip configured to be received within the implant slot; at least one clamping jaw connected to said shaft, said at least one jaw including a projection which is configured to be received in said at least one opening; and a resilient device, connected to said at least one jaw, for biasing said projection into the at least one opening, said apparatus further comprising a collar interconnecting said at least one jaw with said shaft, said collar disposed around said shaft, said at least one jaw being pivotally connected to said collar, and wherein the collar and shaft are adapted to enable the collar to be connected to the shaft in a predetermined, fixed orientation to align the fixed tip relative to the at least one clamping jaw.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
An orthopaedic apparatus for positioning an implant relative to an end of a bone, the implant having at least one opening and a shoulder with a slot therein, said apparatus comprising: a shaft having a fixed impactor tip at an end thereof, said impactor tip configured to be received within the implant slot; at least one clamping jaw connected to said shaft, said at least one jaw including a projection which is configured to be received in said at least one opening; and a resilient device, connected to said at least one jaw, for biasing said projection into the at least one opening, said apparatus further comprising a collar interconnecting said at least one jaw with said shaft, said collar disposed around said shaft, said at least one jaw being pivotally connected to said collar, and wherein the collar and shaft are adapted to enable the collar to be connected to the shaft in a predetermined, fixed orientation to align the fixed tip relative to the at least one clamping jaw.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 1, wherein said resilient device comprises a spring member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
80 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one jaw is detachably connected to said shaft providing a modular construct having two selective user options, a first option in which the shaft can be independently utilized without the at least one jaw attached for positioning the implant, and a second option in which the shaft can be utilized in cooperation with the selectively attached at least one jaw to cooperatively and positively lock onto the implant for positioning.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 1, wherein said projection is disposed at an end of said at least one jaw.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 1, wherein said resilient device is biased between said at least one jaw and the collar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 1 further including: a handle attached to said shaft; an alignment rod connected to said handle, said alignment rod extending substantially radially from said handle; and means for selectively aligning said alignment rod relative to said impactor tip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 6, wherein said alignment rod is connected directly to said handle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 6, wherein said aligning means comprises a bushing disposed around said shaft, said bushing selectively connected to said handle at one of a plurality of positions, said alignment rod attached to said bushing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 6, wherein said handle includes a plurality of holes, and further comprising a pin attached to and extending from said bushing, said pin disposed in a selected one of said holes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 9, wherein said shaft includes an annular groove, and further comprising a protrusion attached to and extending radially inwardly from said collar, said protrusion engaged with said annular groove and preventing axial movement of said collar relative to said shaft.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 10, wherein said protrusion comprises a thumbscrew which is threadingly engaged with said collar.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 6, wherein said aligning means comprises a plurality of holes in said handle, said alignment rod disposed in a selected one of said holes.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 6, wherein the implant has two openings, and further comprising two opposed clamping jaws connected to said shaft and movable toward one another, each said jaw including a projection which is configured to be received in a respective one of the openings.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 6, wherein said handle is disposed substantially coaxially with said shaft.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 6, wherein said alignment rod is selectively attached to said handle.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
182 words
In combination, an orthopaedic assembly comprising: an implant having at least one opening and a shoulder with a slot therein; and an orthopaedic positioning apparatus for positioning said implant relative to an end of a bone, said orthopaedic positioning apparatus including: a shaft having a fixed impactor tip at an end thereof, said impactor tip configured to be received within the implant slot; and at least one clamping jaw connected to said shaft, said at least one jaw including a projection which is configured to be received in said at least one opening; and a resilient device, connected to said at least one jaw, for biasing said projection in the at least one opening, said apparatus further comprising a collar interconnecting said at least one jaw with said shaft, said collar disposed around said shaft, said at least one jaw being pivotally connected to said collar, and wherein the collar and shaft are adapted to enable the collar to be connected to the shaft in a predetermined, fixed orientation to align the fixed tip relative to the at least one clamping jaw.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
182 words
In combination, an orthopaedic assembly comprising: an implant having at least one opening and a shoulder with a slot therein; and an orthopaedic positioning apparatus for positioning said implant relative to an end of a bone, said orthopaedic positioning apparatus including: a shaft having a fixed impactor tip at an end thereof, said impactor tip configured to be received within the implant slot; and at least one clamping jaw connected to said shaft, said at least one jaw including a projection which is configured to be received in said at least one opening; and a resilient device, connected to said at least one jaw, for biasing said projection in the at least one opening, said apparatus further comprising a collar interconnecting said at least one jaw with said shaft, said collar disposed around said shaft, said at least one jaw being pivotally connected to said collar, and wherein the collar and shaft are adapted to enable the collar to be connected to the shaft in a predetermined, fixed orientation to align the fixed tip relative to the at least one clamping jaw.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
80 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 16, wherein said at least one jaw is detachably connected to said shaft providing a modular construct having two selective user options, a first option in which the shaft can be independently utilized without the at least one jaw attached for positioning the implant, and a second option in which the shaft can be utilized in cooperation with the selectively attached at least one jaw to cooperatively and positively lock onto the implant for positioning.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
171 words
An orthopaedic apparatus for positioning an implant relative to an end of a bone, the implant having at least one opening and a shoulder, said apparatus comprising: a shaft having a fixed impactor tip at an end thereof, said impactor tip configured to be positioned against said shoulder; at least one moveable clamping jaw connected to said shaft, said jaw including a projection which extends in a direction generally toward said shaft and which is configured to be received in said at least one opening; and said apparatus further comprising a collar interconnecting said at least one jaw with said shaft, said collar disposed around said shaft; and a pivot member, connecting said at least one jaw to said collar, for enabling said projection to be selectively positioned into the at least one opening, and wherein the collar and shaft are adapted to enable the collar to be connected to the shaft in a single, predetermined, fixed orientation to align the fixed tip relative to the at least one clamping jaw.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
171 words
An orthopaedic apparatus for positioning an implant relative to an end of a bone, the implant having at least one opening and a shoulder, said apparatus comprising: a shaft having a fixed impactor tip at an end thereof, said impactor tip configured to be positioned against said shoulder; at least one moveable clamping jaw connected to said shaft, said jaw including a projection which extends in a direction generally toward said shaft and which is configured to be received in said at least one opening; and said apparatus further comprising a collar interconnecting said at least one jaw with said shaft, said collar disposed around said shaft; and a pivot member, connecting said at least one jaw to said collar, for enabling said projection to be selectively positioned into the at least one opening, and wherein the collar and shaft are adapted to enable the collar to be connected to the shaft in a single, predetermined, fixed orientation to align the fixed tip relative to the at least one clamping jaw.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 18, wherein the shoulder of the implant includes a slot therein and the impactor tip is configured to be received within the implant slot.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
80 words
The orthopaedic apparatus of claim 18, wherein said at least one jaw is detachably connected to said shaft providing a modular construct having two selective user options, a first option in which the shaft can be independently utilized without the at least one jaw attached for positioning the implant, and a second option in which the shaft can be utilized in cooperation with the selectively attached at least one jaw to cooperatively and positively lock onto the implant for positioning.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
186 words
An orthopaedic apparatus for positioning an implant relative to an end of a bone, the implant having at least one opening and a shoulder, said apparatus comprising: a shaft having a fixed impactor tip at an end thereof, said impactor tip configured to be positioned against said shoulder; at least one moveable clamping jaw connected to said shaft, said jaw including a projection which is configured to be received in said at least one opening; and said apparatus further comprising a collar interconnecting said at least one jaw with said shaft, said collar disposed around said shaft; and a pivot member, connecting said at least one jaw to said collar, for enabling said projection to be selectively positioned into the at least one opening, and wherein the collar and shaft are adapted to enable the collar to be connected to the shaft in a predetermined, fixed orientation to align the fixed tip relative to the at least one clamping jaw, and wherein the apparatus further includes a resilient device, connected to said at least one jaw, for biasing said projection into the at least one opening.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
186 words
An orthopaedic apparatus for positioning an implant relative to an end of a bone, the implant having at least one opening and a shoulder, said apparatus comprising: a shaft having a fixed impactor tip at an end thereof, said impactor tip configured to be positioned against said shoulder; at least one moveable clamping jaw connected to said shaft, said jaw including a projection which is configured to be received in said at least one opening; and said apparatus further comprising a collar interconnecting said at least one jaw with said shaft, said collar disposed around said shaft; and a pivot member, connecting said at least one jaw to said collar, for enabling said projection to be selectively positioned into the at least one opening, and wherein the collar and shaft are adapted to enable the collar to be connected to the shaft in a predetermined, fixed orientation to align the fixed tip relative to the at least one clamping jaw, and wherein the apparatus further includes a resilient device, connected to said at least one jaw, for biasing said projection into the at least one opening.
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