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Pneumatic instrument for tissue removal

US8328813B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2010
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/0801
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Osteotome for the removal of bone and of bone tumors, as well as of ligaments and fibrocartilaginous tissue, during surgery, comprising a pair of blades slidably coupled so that respective distal ends thereof be closable the one against the other for the removal of a bone fragment, pneumatic propelling means for the blades, and a trigger for the operation of the propelling means by a user.

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