Bony tissue resector
US6280447A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00365
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a system for resecting bony tissue such as the facet joint processes using a cannulated resector held by a guidance platform. Rotation of the support holding the cannula causes the resecting surface of a rotating burr to move into contact with the facet joint.
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