Patent ID: 8393409
Filing Date: 2013-03-12
Classification: A61B,A61F,B25D

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic impacting tool for striking an object, the tool comprising a motor, a linear motion converter, a compression piston operatively coupled to said linear motion converter, said piston having a first end and a second end, an air compression chamber, a striker, a detent for retaining the striker in a position, a control means, an anvil element, an adapter capable of holding a broach, chisel, reamer, or other surgical implement, said adapter operatively coupled to said anvil element, and a hand grip, wherein said control means directs said motor to move said linear motion converter and causes said compression piston to move and compress or decompress air within said air chamber, and wherein when said compressed air exceeds the retention force of the detent the striker moves from a first position to a second position, striking said anvil element, such that the striker imparts a force upon the adapter in at least one direction.