Depth controllable and measurable medical driver devices and methods of use
US8821493B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are devices and methods for creating a bore in bone. The devices and methods described involve driving a rotating bit in an axial direction such that both rotation and linear movement are controlled and measurable. The instrument is useful for a surgeon to control and simultaneously measure the travel of the tool into the bone and prevent injury to surrounding structures.
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