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Surgical instruments

US8226675B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2007
Grant dateJul 24, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/320095
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical instrument includes an elongated transmission waveguide defining a longitudinal axis. The transmission waveguide has a distal end and a proximal end. The at least one strike surface is formed on the proximal end and is configured to receive vibratory energy.

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