Zimmer Biomet. has been granted a patent for a bi-spring surgical impact tool, featuring a housing, shuttle, pinion, and dual springs. This tool allows for controlled movement of the shuttle within the housing through the rotation of the pinion, enhancing surgical precision. GlobalData’s report on Zimmer Biomet gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Bi-spring surgical impact tools and their usage methods
The granted patent US12070256B2 describes a bi-spring surgical impact tool designed to enhance surgical procedures through a unique mechanism involving a housing, shuttle, pinion, and springs. The tool features a housing that defines a cavity with a first and second end, housing a shuttle equipped with multiple indentations. A pinion, positioned near the shuttle, contains protrusions that mesh with these indentations during its rotation. The tool operates by translating the shuttle in either direction along the housing, driven by two springs that couple the shuttle to the housing's ends. This design allows for controlled movement of the shuttle, facilitating precise surgical impacts.
Further details of the patent include the construction of the pinion, which may consist of a pinion carriage and bearings that form the protrusions. The tool also incorporates a drive rod that extends through the housing, allowing the shuttle to move along its axis. Additionally, a motor, switch, and sensor are integrated to monitor the shuttle's position, ensuring that electrical communication to the motor is severed if the shuttle is misaligned. This safety feature, along with the coaxial arrangement of the springs and drive rod, enhances the tool's functionality and reliability in surgical applications. The claims outline various configurations and components, emphasizing the tool's innovative design aimed at improving surgical efficiency and safety.
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