Apparatus for containing noise generated by a pneumatically powered surgical instrument and related method
US7331950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00544
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sound attenuating system is provided for pneumatically powered surgical instruments. In one aspect, the exhaust hose is formed of at least two dissimilar materials to impede the transmission of vibrations or audible noise. In an alternative form, the exhaust hose has proximal and distal portions of dissimilar internal diameters.
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