Patent Issued for Bi-spring surgical impact tool (USPTO 12070256).

A patent has been issued for a bi-spring surgical impact tool developed by inventors from Warsaw, Indiana and Bow, New Hampshire. The tool, assigned to Zimmer Inc., aims to address the challenges faced by orthopedic surgeons when using tools that require a hammer or mallet to transmit an impaction force. The bi-spring surgical impact tool utilizes a housing, shuttle, pinion, and springs to translate linear and rotational movements, providing a more efficient and less physically demanding alternative to traditional tools. The patent includes detailed descriptions and claims for the tool's design and functionality. [Extracted from the article]