Surgical tool attachment devices, systems, and methods
US11076842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00862
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A locking adapter configured to removably attach a surgical tool to a surgical handpiece unit can include a first coupling portion having a first hole and a second coupling portion having a second hole. The first and second holes can receive a portion of a surgical instrument, such as a cutting element (e.g., a burr or blade). The locking adapter can have a first position where the first hole is not aligned with the second hole and a second position where the first hole is aligned with the second hole. When the locking adapter is in the second position and the portion of the surgical instrument is received within the first and second holes, the first coupling portion can apply a first force on the portion and the second coupling portion can apply a second force on the portion, the first and second forces having different directions.
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