US Patent No: 4,896,661

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Multi purpose orthopedic ratcheting forceps

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Abstract

A forceps for use in orthopedic surgical procedures having readily interchangeable tip elements and a reversible ratchet mechanism, for controlling the tip elements. A variety of tips for compression and distraction are provided. The ratchet mechanism permits controlled increments of force to be applied to the tips.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.MAHWAH, NJ467
PFIZER HOSPITAL PRODUCTS GROUP, INC.NEW YORK, NY30

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bogert, Roy 19 Francis Rd., Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 5 132
Chapman, Michael W Sacramento, CA 10 862
Edwards, Charles C Baltimore, MD 16 1193
Mears, Dana C Oakmont, PA 19 1225

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