Powered surgical tool with an oscillating saw blade
US12349925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00876
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In general, devices, systems, and methods for assembly and operation of a handheld oscillating surgical saw are provided. In exemplary embodiments, a surgical tool includes a handpiece comprising a coupling head that includes a slot and a magnet, the slot being configured to releasably receive a surgical saw blade configured to cut bone, and the magnet being configured to magnetically attract the saw blade, wherein the coupling head is configured to move between a first position, in which the slot has a first height and the coupling head is configured to selectively receive the surgical saw blade therein and release the surgical saw blade therefrom, and a second position, in which the slot has a second height that is less than the first height and the coupling head is configured to fixedly seat the saw blade therein.
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