Apparatus for removing tissue during surgical procedures
US5489291A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for removing tissue from a surgical site during a surgical procedure. The apparatus includes an abrading element for abrading the tissue during the surgical procedure. The abrading element has an abrading surface and at least one aperture disposed on the abrading surface. The apparatus also includes a shaft for supporting the abrading element during the surgical procedure as well as to permit rotation of the abrading element.
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