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Torque limiting device

  • US 20070006692A1
  • Filed: 10/21/2005
  • Published: 01/11/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/11/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A surgical device comprising:

  • a rod having a first end and a second end;

    a surgical implement attached to the first end of the rod;

    a handle positioned near the second end of the rod;

    a first surface attached to the rod; and

    a second surface attached to the handle, the second surface in frictional contact with the first surface such that a rotation of the handle causes a rotation of the rod, wherein when the rotation of the handle exceeds a maximum torque, the second surface disengages from the first surface, so that the rotation of the handle does not cause rotation of the rod.

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