Torque wrench for implantable medical devices

摘要

A torque wrench for implantable medical devices is disclosed. The torque wrench comprises a first and a second component. The first component has first and second ends with a bore extending between the first and second ends of the first component. The first component includes a plurality of anti-rotation members extending from an inner surface of the bore at the second end of the first component. A second component includes a middle portion having a first and second ends. A drive shaft extends from the first end and a plurality of fingers extends from an exterior surface of the second end. The second component is received in the bore of the first component such that the fingers are interdigitate with the anti-rotation members.

主权项

1. An instrument comprising:
a torque wrench for use with an implantable medical device, the torque wrench consisting of: a first component having a first end and a second end and an exterior surface configured as a handle comprising gripping members, the first component defining a bore extending through the handle between the first and second ends of the first component, the first component including a plurality of anti-rotation members extending from an inner surface of the bore at the second end of the first component; and a second component including a middle portion having a first end and a second end, a drive shaft extending from the first end and a plurality of flexible fingers extending from an exterior surface of the second component, the second component received in the bore of the first component, such that the drive shaft partially extends outside the first end of the first component and the plurality of flexible fingers interdigitate with the anti-rotation members of the first component within the handle of the first component.