Patent · US Active

Methods for navigating an instrument through bone

US9265522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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349References

20Claims

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Assignee

Relievant Medsystems, Inc. · US

Inventors

Richard Pellegrino · Rue de l'Église, US
Samit Patel · San Francisco, US
Harold Carrison · Pleasanton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 18, 2014
Grant date	Feb 23, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 18, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2018/2244
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

System and methods for channeling a path into bone include a trocar having a proximal end, distal end and a central channel disposed along a central axis of the trocar. The trocar includes a radial opening at or near the distal end of the trocar. The system includes a curveable cannula sized to be received in the central channel, the curveable cannula comprising a curveable distal end configured to be extended laterally outward from the radial opening in a curved path extending away from the trocar. The curveable cannula has a central passageway having a diameter configured to allow a probe to be delivered through the central passageway to a location beyond the curved path.

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