Adaptor for use with a driver, a drill, and a cannula for drilling into bone
US10980587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/1585
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A adaptor is used with a driver, a drill, and a cannula to facilitate removal of material from bone and placement of the cannula in the bone. The adaptor includes an end portion provided at a proximal first end that is configured to engage a portion of the drill; a body portion attached to the end portion and extending from the end portion toward a distal second end; a head portion provided at the distal second end and attached to the body portion; and a passageway for receiving the drill that extends through the adaptor. Furthermore, the head portion includes a distal surface and at least one coupler provided on or adjacent the distal surface for releasably engaging, the cannula.
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