Patent ID: 7922730
Filing Date: 2011-04-12
Classification: A61B,A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A implantation assembly, comprising an implantation tool and a component, wherein: the implantation tool comprises: the component comprises: the component has first and second orientations relative to the elongate inner shaft, wherein in the first orientation of the component relative to the elongate inner shaft the sliding portion of the groove is in a position to receive the post and wherein in the second orientation of the component relative to the elongate inner shaft the first post resides in the locking slot of the groove; the sliding portion of the groove is disposed perpendicular to the locking slot; and the locking arm is operable to prevent the component from rotating relative to the first post once the first post is positioned in the locking slot be closing off the sliding portion from the locking slot.