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Apparatus for removing tissue during surgical procedures

US5489291A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 1994
Grant dateFeb 6, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 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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