Orthopedic cast removal apparatus and method
US9901496B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26D7/086
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for cutting a portion of an immobilization cast to facilitate removal of the cast from a body part of a patient may comprise a handle structure for being held by the hand of a user, a cutting device extending from the handle for cutting the cast material, with the cutting device including a blade and a blade movement device configured to cause ultrasonic movement of the blade, and a shielding structure configured for at least partially positioning between the cast and a part of the patient's body part such that a portion of the shield extends between the blade and the body part to shield the body part from the blade.
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