Extravascular medical access tools having boring tip and methods of using such tools
US11090081B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320056
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A detachable handle assembly for a tool, the tool for creating a sub-sternal tunnel in a patient. The handle assembly includes a lock-and-release mechanism by which the tunneling assembly is attached to the handle, the mechanism being operable to detach the handle from the tunneling assembly. The handle assembly also may include a knob that interlocks with the tunneling assembly, the knob being configured for engagement by fingers of an adult hand to apply a force to rotate a boring tip of the tunneling assembly.
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