Surgical disc removal tool
US8585726B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320733
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure provides a tissue removal device including customizable tips. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft and a threaded shaft. One aspect of disclosure may include a shaft cutting tool that emerges from the end of the outer shaft. Another aspect of the disclosure may include a flexible cutting blade extending from the threaded shaft. Threaded shaft may be driven by a driving mechanism in order to provide an auger-like suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue to a collection chamber that is coupled to the outer shaft and the threaded shaft.
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