Tissue removal device with adjustable fluid supply sleeve for neurosurgical and spinal surgery applications
US9216031B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue cutting device that is especially suited for neurosurgical applications is disclosed and described. The device includes a handpiece and an outer cannula in which a reciprocating inner cannula is disposed. The inner cannula includes a hinge between a body section and a cutting section that allows the cutting section to pivot when the inner cannula reciprocates within the outer cannula. A tissue collector is also provided and is in fluid communication with the lumen of the inner cannula. A fluid supply sleeve is disposed about the outer cannula and is selectively positionable along the length of the outer cannula.
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