Adjustable impactor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8425526
APP PUB NO 20080109006A1
SERIAL NO

11873927

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An adjustable impactor for a tool comprises a handle, a first link, and a second link. The first link is pivotably attached to the handle. The second link is pivotably attached to the first link. The second link has a connector configured to attach to the tool. A method for impacting an orthopaedic component inside a surgical cavity includes a step for pivoting a first link relative to a handle. Another step pivots a second link relative to the first link. The first and second links are locked. A step attaches a tool to the second link. An impacting step impacts the handle such that the handle transmits the force from the impact through the first and second links to the tool.

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SMITH & NEPHEW INC1450 BROOKS ROAD MEMPHIS TN 38116

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allen, Charles Wayne Southaven, US 13 181
Belew, Kevin W Hernando, US 6 71
McCaig, Michael Scott Germantown, US 1 9
Waltersdorff, William L Hernando, US 12 118

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