Torque limiting wrench for an ultrasonic medical device
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Oct 26, 2004
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Jul 15, 2004
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Jan 15, 2003
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Jan 15, 2003
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The present invention provides an apparatus and method for a torque limiting wrench used for applying a torque to a medical device to prevent damage to the medical device by providing a predetermined torque limit to indicate when the predetermined torque is reached. The torque limiting wrench comprises a gripping mechanism for engaging a medical device, a handle extending from the gripping mechanism and a torque limiting assembly contained within a length of the handle. A predetermined torque is set by the torque limiting assembly to provide an indicator to prevent damage to the acoustic characteristics of the medical device. The torque limiting wrench comprises a material that can undergo a sterilization process.
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