Surgical tool with flexible shaft
US9744008B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C8/0068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant system can include a first rotatable flexible shaft comprising a biocompatible material and configured to be used as an implant for placement in the human body, the implant including an implant driving element positioned at a proximal end; a second rotatable flexible shaft including a cutting drill positioned at a distal end and a drill driving element positioned at a proximal end; and a surgical tool capable of being connected, in the alternative, to the drill driving element for forming a recessed surgical site and to the implant driving element for placing the implant in the recessed surgical site.
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