Surgical instrument with angled attachment
US7549992B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320032
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, there is disclosed a surgical instrument for the dissection of bone or other tissue, the surgical instrument including a tool having a shaft with a dissection area disposed adjacent a distal end and a coupling area disposed adjacent a proximal end; a coupling assembly configured for coupling to a power output of a motor to said coupling area of said tool; and an angled attachment tube positionable along at least a portion of said shaft and substantially supporting a portion of said shaft disposed adjacent said dissection area.
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