CARBON REAMER HANDLE

摘要

A reamer for use in minimally invasive hip replacement surgical approaches is provided. The reamer spindle includes an offset elongate housing portion that extends from a proximal housing end portion a distal housing end portion. A handle assembly, preferably comprising a durable lightweight material such as carbon fiber that is removably connectable to the housing of the reamer spindle. A reamer head is removably connectable to the distal neck portion and has a surface configured to cut bone.

主权项

1. A handle assembly, comprising:
a handle head portion supporting a handle grip, wherein the handle head portion defines a throughbore that extends along a first longitudinal axis that receives at least a portion of a tool; b) a locking mechanism supported by the handle head portion comprising a lever pivotably supported by a pivot pin secured to the handle head portion, wherein the lever extends along a second longitudinal axis from a proximal lever portion to a distal lever portion, and wherein the second longitudinal axis is spaced from the first longitudinal axis; and c) wherein the proximal lever portion is pivotably manipulatable about the pivot pin to provide a contactable relationship of the distal lever portion with at least a portion of a surface of the tool when inserted within the handle head portion throughbore to thereby provide the handle grip supported by the handle head portion in a lockable position with at least a portion of the tool inserted within the throughbore.