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Instrument for bone distraction and compression having ratcheting tips

  • US 6,716,218 B2
  • Filed: 02/27/2002
  • Issued: 04/06/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A surgical instrument for distraction and compression, comprising:

  • an instrument body having at least two members, each said member having a handle portion at one end, and a working portion at an opposite end being the working end;

    a connection assembly coupling together said two members, and which connection assembly allows for a parallel opening at the working ends of each member; and

    a distraction and compression tip being disposed at each said working end of each said member for engaging an object to be manipulated during a surgical procedure and wherein each said member includes a ratcheting mechanism that allows the tip at said working end of each said member to be adjusted angularly for a particular surgical procedure.

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