Implant extractor assembly and implant extraction method

Abstract

An implant extractor assembly (100) includes a handle (105) and a bracket (110) connectable to the handle. The bracket includes a body (103), a quick-connect portion (111) around the proximal end of the body, and an L-shaped connector (106) around the distal end of the body. The L-shaped connector includes a through hole (104) having a longitudinal axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to the field of medical device implant extraction tools. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to an implant extraction tool for extracting an orthopedic implant implanted into a bone. Summary of the invention

[0002] According to an exemplary embodiment, the present disclosure provides a support for an implant extractor assembly, the support comprising a main body, a quick-connect portion around the proximal end of the main body and an L-shaped connector around the distal end of the main body. The L-shaped connector comprises a through hole having a longitudinal axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the main body.

[0003] According to one aspect, the bracket further includes a mounting head adjacent to the quick-connect portion. According to another aspect, the mounting head is located between the quick-connect portion and the L-shaped connector. According to another aspect, the mounting head is polygonal. According to another aspect, the longitudinal axis of the through hole is at an angle of about 20° to 50° with the longitudinal axis of the body.

[0004] According to another exemplary embodiment, the present subject disclosure provides an implant extractor assembly, which includes a handle and the aforementioned support that can be connected to the handle. According to one aspect, the through hole is positioned along the longitudinal axis of the body. According to another aspect, the longitudinal axis of the through hole is at an angle of about 20° to 50° with the longitudinal axis of the body.

[0005] According to one aspect, the implant extractor assembly further includes a strike plate extendable from the support. According to another aspect, when assembled to the body, the strike plate extends substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body.

[0006] According to one aspect, the body includes a pair of opposed flat plates adjacent the quick connect for engaging the strike plate. According to another aspect, the body includes a platform for engaging the strike plate. According to another aspect, the body includes a mounting head for receiving the strike plate. According to another aspect, the mounting head is polygonal.

[0007] According to one aspect, when the body is connected to the handle, the longitudinal axis of the handle is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body. According to another aspect, when the body is connected to the handle, the longitudinal axis of the handle is coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the body.

[0008] According to one aspect, the handle comprises a mating quick-connect portion for operating the quick-connect portion of the body. According to another aspect, the implant extractor assembly further comprises a fastener for extending through the through hole. According to another aspect, the fastener comprises a stud and a nut. According to another aspect, the nut defines a distal shoulder that prevents the nut from extending through the through hole.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for removing an implant from a patient. The method includes positioning the aforementioned stent above an implant having an axis implanted in the patient. The method additionally includes aligning the longitudinal axis of the stent to be substantially colinear with the longitudinal axis of the implant. The method further includes inserting a fastener through a through hole of the stent and into the implant. The method also includes applying a proximally directed force to the stent. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the subject disclosure will be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that the subject application is not limited to the exact arrangements and apparatus shown.

[0011] Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of an implant extractor assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the subject disclosure;

[0012] Figure 1A yes Figure 1 An assembled view of an implant extractor assembly;

[0013] Figure 1B yes Figure 1 A perspective view of an implant extractor assembly of , which is shown without the impact plate and handle;

[0014] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of a support of an implant extractor assembly;

[0015] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged perspective view of the proximal end of the stent;

[0016] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A top view of a flat portion of the bracket;

[0017] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A bottom view of a flat portion of the bracket;

[0018] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 A side view of a bracket;

[0019] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a handle of an implant extractor assembly of FIG. 1 , wherein certain features are shown in phantom;

[0020] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A bottom view of the flat portion of the handle;

[0021] Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a handle of an implant extractor assembly according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0022] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 Another perspective view of the handle;

[0023] Fig.11 is a perspective view of a handle of an implant extractor assembly according to yet another exemplary embodiment;

[0024] Fig.12 yes Figure 1 A top view of a flat portion of an exemplary embodiment of an impact plate of an implant extractor assembly;

[0025] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 A side perspective view of an impact plate;

[0026] Fig.14 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a fastener of an implant extractor assembly;

[0027] Fig.15 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of a support of an implant extractor assembly of FIG. 1 having another embodiment of a fastener housed therein;

[0028] Fig.16 yes Figure 1 A side view of a support of an implant extractor assembly, wherein Fig.15 The fastener is accommodated therein;

[0029] Fig.17 yes Fig.15 an enlarged perspective view of a fastener;

[0030] Fig.18 yes Fig.15 an enlarged perspective view of a stud of a fastener;

[0031] Fig.19A yes Fig.15 A top perspective view of a nut of a fastener;

[0032] Fig.19B yes Fig.15 A bottom perspective view of a nut of a fastener;

[0033] Fig. 20 is contained in Figure 1 The stent of the implant extractor assembly Fig.15 a cross-sectional view of a fastener;

[0034] Fig.21is a perspective view of a representative orthopedic implant; and

[0035] Fig. 22 is adjacent to a representative implant Figure 1 View of the implant extractor assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments of the present subject disclosure shown in the accompanying drawings. Whenever possible, the same or similar reference numerals will be used to refer to the same or similar features in all drawings. It should be noted that the drawings are in simplified form and are not drawn to exact proportions, and with reference to the disclosure herein, directional terms such as upper, lower, top, bottom, above, below, and diagonal are used relative to the drawings for convenience and clarity only. These directional terms used in conjunction with the following description of the drawings should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the present subject disclosure in any manner not explicitly set forth. In addition, the term "one" used in this specification means "at least one". The term includes the words specifically mentioned above, their derivatives, and words of similar meaning.

[0037] As used herein, "about" when referring to a measurable value (such as an amount, duration, etc.) is meant to encompass variations of ±20%, ±10%, ±5%, ±1%, or ±0.1% of the particular value, as such variations are appropriate.

[0038] As used herein, "substantially" means to a considerable extent, to a large extent but not entirely as specified, or to a suitable variation acceptable in the art. "Exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example or illustration."

[0039] Throughout this subject application, its various aspects can be presented in the form of range.It should be understood that the description of range form is only convenient and concise, and should not be interpreted as an inflexible limitation to the scope of the present disclosure.Therefore, the description of the scope should be deemed to have clearly disclosed all possible subranges and single numerical values ​​in the scope.For example, the description of the scope (for example, from 1 to 6) should be deemed to have a specifically disclosed subrange (for example, from 1 to 3, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 5, from 2 to 4, from 2 to 6, from 3 to 6, etc.), and a single number in the scope, for example, 1, 2, 2.7, 3, 4, 5, 5.3 and 6.This is applicable to the width of any scope.

[0040] In addition, the features, advantages and characteristics of the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined in one or more embodiments in any suitable manner. Those skilled in the relevant art will recognize that, based on the description herein, the subject disclosure may be disclosed without one or more specific features or advantages of a particular exemplary embodiment. In other cases, additional features and advantages may not be present in all exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as may be recognized in certain embodiments.

[0041] Now referring to the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 , 1A 1B depict an implant extractor assembly 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The implant extractor assembly 100 includes a handle 105 and a bracket 110 that can be connected to the handle. In certain embodiments, the implant extractor assembly further includes an impact plate 115 and / or a fastener 120 that can extend from the bracket 110, and the fastener can extend through the through hole 104 of the L-shaped connector 106 of the bracket 110, as described below, and the implant extractor assembly is suitable for engaging an orthopedic implant.

[0042] The structure of the support 110 is as follows: Figure 2-6 As shown and described in more detail below. The stent includes a quick connector 111, which is around the proximal end 101 of the body 103 of the stent. In this illustrative embodiment, the quick connector 111 includes a relatively small circular cross-section around the top 112 of the quick connector. The expansion portion 113 extends distally from the top 112 to the first column 114 of the quick connector. The first column 114 has an elliptical or racetrack-shaped cross-sectional shape, which is similar in size and cross-sectional shape to the second column 116, which is coaxial with the first column 114. An annular groove 117 is provided between the first column 114 and the second column 116, and its diameter is significantly smaller than the first column and the second column. In this particular embodiment, the annular groove 117 has an elliptical or racetrack-shaped cross-sectional shape, but other configurations can be provided.

[0043] Advancing in the distal direction from the proximal end, the second post 116 of the quick-connect portion 111 is mounted at or extends from a polygonal-shaped block that serves as a mounting head 118 (also referred to as a block) for receiving or mounting the impact plate 115. Although other configurations may be provided in accordance with the disclosed subject matter, such as the mounting head 118 being configured as a regular hexagon or a regular octagon, in this particular embodiment, the polygonal-shaped block has an irregular polygonal shape having eight sides and two flat portions 127, 121 located at opposite ends of the block. Given the lengths of the flat portions 127, 121, the irregular polygonal shape of the block 118 in this embodiment can be described as having a generally rectangular shape having four beveled edges 107 that cut the four corners of the rectangle ( Figure 4 ). The flat portion 127 defines a plane for the face 125 of the body, and the flat portion 121 defines a plane for a second face 126 of the body opposite to the face 125 .

[0044] The platform 123 extends from a middle section 124 of the body 103. In this particular embodiment, the middle section 124 defines a maximum width W of the bracket 110 and has a rectangular cross-sectional shape. The polygonal shaped block 118 extends from a top surface of the middle section that defines the shape of the platform 123. The maximum width of the polygonal shaped block 118 is less than the maximum width W defined by the middle section 124. The reduced maximum width of the block 118 compared to the width W of the middle section 124 provides a platform 123 on which the impact plate 115 rests or engages.

[0045] The shapes and configurations of the block 118 and platform 123 are provided for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting. In certain embodiments that include an impact plate, the impact plate 115 is adapted to provide appropriate fittings (e.g., openings) based on the platform 123 and block 118 of the body 103. In other embodiments that do or do not include an impact plate, the shapes and configurations of the block and platform may vary.

[0046] The thickness t of the middle section 124 and the thickness of the stent 110 are generally provided by the distance between the flat portions 127 and 121. As mentioned, the stent 110 has a maximum width W at the middle section 124 and then narrows at the narrowed portion 108 to provide a decreasing distal width as the narrowed portion progresses toward the L-shaped connector 106, which will be discussed in more detail below.

[0047] In this particular illustrative embodiment, the body 103 of the stent continues to narrow inwardly from the narrowing portion 108 along the side 130 of the stent at a constant thickness t until it reaches the center or thereabouts of the width W defined by the intermediate section 124, as shown in FIG. Figure 6130 of the stent 110 to form a generally upward or proximally facing face 109 of the L-shaped connector 106 that is angled relative to the longitudinal axis 134 of the stent. According to exemplary aspects of this embodiment, the angle α of the face 109 can be approximately 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, or 60 degrees. The working face 129 of the L-shaped connector is oriented perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the face 109. In other words, the engineering face 129 faces downward at approximately an angle β relative to the longitudinal axis 134 of the stent, such as approximately 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 160, 165, or 170 degrees. The side 131 of the bracket opposite the side 130 does not narrow initially, but then narrows at the narrowing portion 132 to extend approximately parallel to the surface 109, and then angles vertically or substantially vertically at the vertex 135 of the L-shaped connector to extend parallel to the engineering surface 129, thereby providing an L-shaped connector 133 having a through hole 104.

[0048] like Figure 6 As shown, the longitudinal axis 134 of the body 103 extends from the center of the top 112 through the center of the quick connect 110 and through the center of the middle section 124. The central axis 163 of the through hole 104 extends through the center of the through hole 104 and crosses the longitudinal axis 134 of the body 103. In certain exemplary embodiments, the central axis 163 of the through hole forms an angle γ of about 20° to 50° with the longitudinal axis 134 of the body. In certain embodiments, the angle γ can range from about 10° to 60°, from about 30° to about 40°, or can be about 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 40°, 45°, or 50° ±5°, ±2.5°, or ±1°.

[0049] Figure 7 and Figure 8 A handle 105 is depicted connected to a quick connect portion around the proximal end 101 of the body 103 via a mating quick connect portion 136 located around the distal end of the handle. Figure 7105, the housing 137 surrounds the mating quick-connect 136 of the handle 105, and the mating quick-connect 136 includes an actuator 138 biased by a spring 139 or other biasing mechanism. The actuator includes a racetrack-shaped or elliptical actuator opening 143. A circular plane 140 is provided around the distal end of the handle, and an elliptical or racetrack-shaped opening 141 communicating with a channel 142 is provided through the circular plane, and the channel has an elliptical or racetrack-shaped cross-sectional shape. The opening 141, the channel 142, and the actuator opening 143 each have a similar cross-sectional shape, and each is sized and shaped to receive the quick-connect 110 of the body 103.

[0050] like Figure 8 13, in the normal biased position, the actuator opening 143 is not aligned with the passage 142, so that the passage 142 of the mating quick connect 136 is partially blocked by the spring biased actuator 138. As the quick connect 110 of the body 103 is inserted into the mating quick connect 136 of the handle 105, the expansion portion 113 advances the actuator opening against the bias of the spring 139 to force the actuator opening and the passage 142 to align with each other to accommodate the distally increasing diameter of the quick connector 111. Once the actuator reaches the annular groove 117 of the quick connect 111, the actuator is allowed to return to its normal biased position, in which the passage 142 is again partially blocked. Due to the relatively large diameter of the first and second posts 114, 116 of the quick connect 111, the partially blocked passage 142 does not allow the bracket 110 to move, and the handle 105 is locked in place. To remove the handle, the actuator 138 is depressed to align the actuator opening 143 with the passage 142 and allow the first post 114 to pass over the actuator 138 .

[0051] A T-shaped handle 144 is connected to a housing 137 that defines a proximal end of the handle 105. In this particular embodiment, the T-shaped handle includes a central axis 146 about a gripper 145 that is ergonomically configured for grasping by a user's hand.

[0052] Fig. 9 A handle 905 is depicted for connection with the stand 110 according to an alternative exemplary embodiment. The handle provides a gripper 945 that is sized and shaped to be ergonomically grasped by at least one hand. The handle 905 includes a mating quick connect 936 that is designed to be compatible with the stand 110. Figure 7 and Figure 8 The mating quick connect portion 136 discussed in is similar or identical to that of FIG.

[0053] like Fig.10As shown, in some embodiments, the handle 905 can further include a second mating quick connection 946 around the end opposite to the mating quick connection 936, the second mating quick connection having a second actuator and a similar design to the mating quick connection 936. The second mating quick connection 946 differs from the mating quick connection 936 in that it has a circular opening 947 around the proximal side, the circular opening forming an opening to a channel having a circular cross-sectional shape (not shown).

[0054] Fig.11 A handle assembly 1105 is depicted according to another exemplary embodiment, which can be used, for example, in combination with the handle 905. The handle assembly 1105 includes a T-handle 1144 similar to the T-handle 144, which has an axis 146. The handle assembly 1105 further includes a handle quick connector 1150 similar to the quick connector 111 of the body 103. However, the handle quick connector 1150 includes a first column 1114, a second column 1116, and an annular groove 1117, each having a circular cross-sectional shape. The handle quick connector 1150 can be engaged with a second mating quick connector 946 to combine the handle 905 with the handle assembly 1105. A hub 1151 having a relatively large diameter is disposed about the axis 1146 and the handle quick connector 1150, and is disposed between the axis and the handle quick connector. Other alternative configurations may be provided in accordance with the present subject disclosure.

[0055] According to an exemplary embodiment, the structure of the impact plate 115 is as follows: Fig.12 and 13 As shown, in some embodiments, an impact plate can be included in the implant extractor assembly 100. The impact plate includes an opening 152 having a regular octagonal shape, which is sized so that it can be securely connected around the mounting head 118, which in this embodiment is generally rectangular in shape with four beveled edges cutting the four corners of the rectangle. As long as the impact plate 115 is fixed around the mounting head 118, the shape of the polygonal block 118 and the opening can be modified. Fig.12 As shown, the strike plate 115 has a pair of opposing planar faces 153, 154 having an increased width about the ends opposite the opening 152 to provide a surface for striking the strike plate with, for example, a surgical hammer (not shown).

[0056] Fig.14A fastener 120 is depicted according to an exemplary embodiment. The fastener 120 includes a socket head 155 having a diameter that is larger than the diameter of the through hole 104 of the L-shaped connector. A proximal end 156 of the socket head 155 may include a standard sized socket fitting. A shaft 157 extends from the socket head and has a diameter sized to fit or slide through the through hole 104. The shaft 157 may be provided with threads 158 about its distal end 159 and have an overall longitudinal length that may vary depending on the orthopedic implant being removed. The diameter of the shaft, or in embodiments that do not include a round shaft, the size of the shaft is generally based on an existing anchor hole (e.g., hole 1558, Fig.21 ) diameter or size. For example, if the existing anchor hole does not contain threads, or if the existing anchor hole has a particular profile, the shaft may be unthreaded, or have a complementary profile, depending on the orthopaedic implant being removed, in any case, the shaft 157 is sized to fit securely within the existing anchor hole 1558 of the implant, and in this exemplary embodiment, the threads 158 are complementary to the threads provided in the anchor hole.

[0057] Figure 15-20 Another exemplary embodiment of a fastener 220 suitable for use in an implant extractor assembly 100 is depicted. Fig. 20 As shown, the fastener 220 is received in the through hole 104 of the L-shaped connector 106 of the bracket 110. Unlike the above-mentioned integrated fastener 120, Figure 15-20 The fastener 220 is preferably a two-piece structure. More specifically, the fastener 220 is composed of a stud 222 and a nut 224, wherein the stud can be threadedly connected to the nut and the implant to be removed, as described below.

[0058] exist Fig.18 and 20 The stud 222 is best shown in FIG. As shown in these figures, the stud includes proximal threads 226 and distal threads 228 separated by a smooth-walled center portion 230. It should be understood that the stud 222 can alternatively be threaded throughout its entire length. Fig. 20 As shown, the stud 222 extends through the through hole 104, whereby the distal thread 228 is configured to be screwed into the anchor hole 1158 of the implant 1500, as shown below in conjunction with Fig.21 and 22 The proximal thread 226 is configured to be screwed into a threaded hole 232 disposed in a distal end 234 of the nut 224, as described below. The proximal end 236 of the stud 222 may be provided with a multi-sided socket 238, such as a Torx head.

[0059] Nut 224 Fig.19A and 19BAs shown in those figures, the nut includes a tool-engageable head 240 at its proximal end 242. According to one aspect, the tool-engageable head includes a plurality of external faces 244 arranged in a polygon. According to another aspect, Fig.19A The tool-engageable head is shown to include a socket 246 having a plurality of interior faces 248 arranged in a polygonal shape, such as a torx head.

[0060] Fig. 20 The nut 224 is shown defining a distal shoulder 250 that prevents the nut from extending through the throughbore 104 . Fig.16 The tool engageable head 240 is shown offset from the shoulder 250 by a distance "O" whereby the tool engageable head can be easily engaged by a suitable tool such as a wrench, nut driver or polygonal key, such as a hex key or Torx tool.

[0061] The purpose of the stud and nut fastener 220 is to be rigidly connected to the implant without any unintentional weakening when impact loads are applied during implant extraction. To achieve this goal, the extraction instrument needs to be securely tightened to the implant. For a simple fastener 120 ( Fig.14 ), the fastener will need to be of a specific length to ensure proper threaded engagement with the implant. However, implants may vary by brand and model. Therefore, in order to account for all possible variations, fasteners 120 of varying lengths or washers that are manually assembled to the fasteners are required to work effectively. In contrast, the advantage of the stud and nut fastener 220 is that it automatically accounts for a range of implant socket depths, such as from about 0 to 3 inches.

[0062] When fastener 220 is secured to an implant (e.g., implant 1500 ( Fig.21 )), screw 222 passes through hole 104, and distal thread 228 is screwed into the anchor hole 1158 of implant.Then, by the suitable tool that is contained in the socket 238 of the proximal end 236 of screw, screw is firmly screwed in the anchor hole.In case screw 222 is fully tightened in the implant, the threaded hole 232 that is arranged in the distal end 234 of nut 224 is screwed on the proximal thread 226 of screw, until nut is screwed on the screw completely, or until the shoulder 250 of nut contacts L-shaped connector 106.Then, by the suitable tool that engages with tool engageable head 240, nut is tightened on the screw.Along with screw being tightened on the implant and nut being tightened on the screw, the support 110 of implant extractor assembly 100 is firmly tightened on the implant. With the bracket tightened to the implant, there is no gap between the fastener 220 and the implant that would reduce the impact effect of the impact tool striking the underside of the impact plate 115 during implant extraction.

[0063] Fig.21 and 22 Depicted is an orthopaedic implant 1500 to which the implant extractor assembly of the present disclosure may be applied, for example, in a revision surgery. Implant 1500 may include a humeral stem 1559 and a humeral head 1560. Humeral head 1560 may be provided with one or more holes, including an anchor hole 1558, to receive a humeral concave insert, for example, for contact with a glenosphere. The center of anchor hole 1558 defines a longitudinal axis 1564 of the implant. Fig.21 and 22 As shown, the humeral stem 1559 has been pre-inserted into the humerus 1561 and the shoulder area 1562 has been isolated for revision surgery, wherein the concave humeral insert has been removed.

[0064] In operation, the bracket 110 is positioned above the humeral head 1560. The central axis 163 of the through hole is aligned with the central axis 1564 of the implant. Such alignment also aligns the longitudinal axis 138 of the bracket to be substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 1565 of the implant. The fastener 120 (or fastener 220) is then inserted into the implant (e.g., into the anchor hole 1558) through the through hole 104 of the bracket 110. In this position, the longitudinal axis of the bracket 134 deviates from but is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 1565 of the implant. A proximal force is then applied to the handle 105 to remove the implant 1500, which may be enhanced by impacting the underside of the impact plate 115 with an impact tool. Since the longitudinal axis 134 is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the implant (e.g., parallel to the longitudinal axis of the implant), the proximal force advantageously provides a line of force in a single direction, which helps to remove the implant from the bone.

[0065] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that changes may be made to the above exemplary embodiments without departing from the broad inventive concepts of the present invention and, therefore, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, but is intended to cover modifications within the spirit and scope of the claims defined herein.

Claims

1. A support for an implant extractor assembly, comprising: main body; a quick connect about a proximal end of the body; a mounting head adjacent to the quick-connect portion; an L-shaped connector about a distal end of the body, the L-shaped connector including a through hole having a longitudinal axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the body; as well as A strike plate is extendable from the mounting head of the bracket.

2. The bracket according to claim 1, wherein: The mounting head is between the quick connect portion and the L-shaped connector.

3. The bracket according to claim 2, wherein: The mounting head is polygonal in shape.

4. The bracket according to claim 1, wherein: The longitudinal axis of the through hole makes an angle of 20° to 50° with the longitudinal axis of the body.

5. The bracket according to claim 1, wherein: The strike plate extends substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the body when assembled to the body.

6. The bracket according to claim 1, wherein: The mounting head includes a pair of opposing flats adjacent the quick connect portion, the opposing flats being adapted to engage the strike plate.

7. The bracket according to claim 1, wherein: The body includes a platform for engaging the strike plate.

8. An implant extractor assembly, comprising: handle; as well as The bracket according to any one of claims 1, 3-5, is capable of being connected to the handle.

9. The implant extractor assembly according to claim 8, wherein: The through hole is located along the longitudinal axis of the body.

10. The implant extractor assembly of claim 8, further comprising a fastener for extending through the through hole.

11. The implant extractor assembly according to claim 8, wherein: The longitudinal axis of the through hole makes an angle of 20° to 50° with the longitudinal axis of the body.

12. The implant extractor assembly according to claim 8, wherein: When the body is connected to the handle, the longitudinal axis of the handle is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body.

13. The implant extractor assembly according to claim 8, wherein: When the body is connected to the handle, the longitudinal axis of the handle is coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the body.

14. The implant extractor assembly according to claim 8, wherein: The handle includes a mating quick connect portion for operatively engaging the quick connect portion of the body.

15. The implant extractor assembly according to claim 10, wherein: The fastener includes a stud and a nut.

16. The implant extractor assembly according to claim 15, wherein: The nut defines a distal shoulder that prevents the nut from extending through the through hole.

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