Multi purpose orthopedic ratcheting forceps
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1. A forceps device comprising:
- (a) a first elongate arm having a hand grip portion at a proximal end;
(b) a second elongate arm having a hand grip portion at a proximal end;
(c) said first and second arms being joined at a pivot point to form opposing co-planar jaw portions at their distal ends;
(d) said jaw portions being adapted to removably secure interchangeable tip portions;
(e) said first arm having a ratchet toothed member secured thereto intermediate said pivot point and said hand grip portion;
(f) said second arm having a multiposition pawl mechanism positioned to engage said ratchet toothed member such that in one position of said pawl, said arms pivot to ratchet open said jaw portions, in a second position of said pawl, said arms pivot to ratchet closed said jaw portions and in a third position, said pawl is disengaged from said ratchet toothed member, whereby suitable tip portions are ratcheted to compress or distract a work piece.
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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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1. A forceps device comprising:
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(a) a first elongate arm having a hand grip portion at a proximal end; (b) a second elongate arm having a hand grip portion at a proximal end; (c) said first and second arms being joined at a pivot point to form opposing co-planar jaw portions at their distal ends; (d) said jaw portions being adapted to removably secure interchangeable tip portions; (e) said first arm having a ratchet toothed member secured thereto intermediate said pivot point and said hand grip portion; (f) said second arm having a multiposition pawl mechanism positioned to engage said ratchet toothed member such that in one position of said pawl, said arms pivot to ratchet open said jaw portions, in a second position of said pawl, said arms pivot to ratchet closed said jaw portions and in a third position, said pawl is disengaged from said ratchet toothed member, whereby suitable tip portions are ratcheted to compress or distract a work piece. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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