Instrument for removing bone tissue
US8414586B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00029
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument for removing tissue from a bone to create a cavity which is approximately circular in outline in which tissue within a predetermined region within the circular outline is left relatively undisturbed. The instrument includes a rotational drive unit which oscillates through an angle α. A cutting head can be connected to the drive unit to cause the head to rotate.
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