Abstract: A device for implanting a femoral component including a base assembly, a handle slidably attached to base assembly, a locking member slidably coupled to handle, and a locking actuator. Locking member has a locking end extending from handle, through an opening in base assembly and through notch in implant. Locking end has locking lip extending transversely from locking member. Locking member is movable between a locked position, wherein lip is positioned at a first distance from upper surface of base assembly, and an unlocked position, wherein lip is positioned at a second distance from upper surface. When locking member is in the locked position, lip is engagable with proximal surface of implant at a location proximal the notch thereby gripping the implant between the upper surface and lip. Locking actuator is operatively engaged with locking member and is operable to move locking member between locked position and unlocked position.