Patent · US Active

Device for drilling or for inserting implants

US7887540B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by

14References

29Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Synthes USA, LLC · US

Inventors

Dankward Hontzsch · Tübingen, DE
Beatrice Steiner · Davos, CH
Stephan Rupp · Forchheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 1, 2004
Grant date	Feb 15, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 21, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/1735
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An instrument for use on a body site is provided comprising a bushing having portions, a coolant source, and a bore, wherein the instrument may be used to introduce an implant, instrument, or tool to a body site. After the implant, instrument, or tool is introduced to a body site, at least one portion of the bushing may be removed. A method of use for the instrument is also provided. A kit including the instrument is further provided.

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