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Tissue removal device with adjustable fluid supply sleeve for neurosurgical and spinal surgery applications
US9216031B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9216031-B2 |
| Application number | US-47525809-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Publication date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
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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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What is claimed as new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent of the United States is: 1. A tissue removal system, comprising: a handpiece housing a motor and being positioned along a first central longitudinal axis and having a closed distal end; an outer cannula extending from the closed distal end of the handpiece and having an outer cannula lumen, a proximal end, a distal end, and an outer cannula opening adjacent the distal end, wherein the opening defines a cutting…
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- What does patent US9216031B2 cover?
- 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. …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Mark Joseph L, Dougherty Brian, Nico Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/32002. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Dec 22 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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