ASSEMBLY TOOL

摘要

An instrument for assembling an implant on a neck. The implant and neck being coupled via a taper having a taper axis. The instrument includes a frame having a distal portion and a proximal portion, the distal portion of the frame including a retaining member adapted to engage a portion of the neck. The retaining member includes a bracket extending from the distal portion of the frame, the bracket adapted to engage opposing sides of the neck. The instrument also includes a force applier retained in the proximal portion of the frame. The force applier includes a screw having a screw axis that is coaxial with the taper axis, wherein the screw is adapted to engage the implant. As the screw is turned, the force applier applies a force on the implant while the neck is held in place by the frame, thereby causing the tapers of the implant and neck to engage.

主权项

1. An instrument for assembling an implant on a neck of a stem, the implant and neck being coupled via a taper having a taper axis, the instrument comprising:
a frame having a distal portion and a proximal portion, the distal portion of the frame including a retaining member adapted to engage a portion of the neck, wherein the retaining member includes a bracket extending from the distal portion of the frame, the bracket adapted to engage opposing sides of the neck; a force applier retained in the proximal portion of the frame, having an axis that is coaxial with the taper axis, wherein the force applier is adapted to engage the implant; wherein as the force applier is activated, the force applier applies a force on the implant while the neck is held in place by the frame, thereby causing the tapers of the implant and neck to engage.