Surgical suction cutting instrument
US5693011A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/84
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical suction cutting instrument is provided with a suction port. A guard is mounted at the suction port to permit material to enter the suction port while preventing vital structures such as nerves, vessels and dura from entering the port and being damaged during the cutting operation.
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