Ultrasonic tool
US5318570A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/465
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a mechanical junction for facilitating the rapid attachment and removal of ultrasonic surgical components for the transfer of ultrasonic energy across the junction from an ultrasonic transducer to an ultrasonically activated tool bit. The junction achieves a high, evenly distributed compressive force to optimize propagation of the ultrasonic energy from the transducer to a tool bit, while maintaining a relatively small outside diameter of the ultrasonic tool. Also disclosed are a plurality of ultrasonic energy activated tool tips for introducing and removing an orthopedic prosthesis.
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