Handle for surgical instruments

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9968342
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13654970

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A handle for surgical instruments that has a “wishbone” configuration. In one embodiment, the instrument is provided with a ratchet mechanism allows two operating handles to be locked in a predetermined position (for example, when the surgical instrument that is maneuvered is in use) or to move relative to each other when the ratchet is partially or fully released (for example, when the surgical instrument that is maneuvered is not in use). In another embodiment, the instrument is provided with a rotary gear mechanism.

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ARTHREX INCNAPLES FL

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O'Quinn, Philip S Naples, US 23 2031
Weber, Robert M Chino Hills, US 28 2467

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