Method and system for vacuum suction
US10398452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A powered surgical device for cutting or drilling having a mechanical cutting or drilling assembly, a fluid inlet, and a vacuum source port for connecting to a vacuum source. The vacuum source port is disposed in fluid communication with the fluid inlet. The surgical device is configured and arranged to cause an aerosol generated by the mechanical cutting or drilling assembly to be suctioned into the fluid inlet when the vacuum source port is connected to a vacuum source.
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