Patent ID: 7335207
Filing Date: 2008-02-26
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An instrument for implanting a prosthetic into a selected portion of a body, comprising: a prosthetic engaging portion operable to selectively engage the prosthetic and extending along a first axis; a graspable portion extending from said prosthetic engaging portion; and a rotatable torque transfer system to transfer rotational torque from a second axis to said first axis, said torque transfer system rotates independently of said graspable portion; wherein said first axis intersects said second axis; wherein said torque transfer system includes at least a first portion extending along said first axis and extending from said prosthetic engaging portion and a second portion extending along said second axis; wherein said prosthetic engaging portion is operable to at least one of engage and disengage the prosthetic via said torque transfer system.