Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Cavity creation device and methods of use
- Patent Title (中): 腔创造装置及使用方法
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Application No.: US11788415Application Date: 2007-04-20
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Publication No.: US08480673B2Publication Date: 2013-07-09
- Inventor: Joseph W. Yedlicka , Robert A. Till, Jr. , Nancy S. Yedlicka , Patricia M. Till
- Applicant: Joseph W. Yedlicka , Robert A. Till, Jr. , Nancy S. Yedlicka , Patricia M. Till
- Applicant Address: US IN Indianapolis
- Assignee: Osteo Innovations LLC
- Current Assignee: Osteo Innovations LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US IN Indianapolis
- Agency: Brown Rudnick LLP
- Agent Mark S. Leonardo
- Main IPC: A61B17/70
- IPC: A61B17/70

Abstract:
A cavity drill is provided, which is configured for use with a bone drill. The cavity drill includes a body. The bone drill has a first portion movably connected to a second portion. A third portion is movably connected to the second portion. The body is mounted with the third portion of the bone drill. A sheath extends from the third portion to a distal end. A curette is connected with the distal end of the bone drill. The curette is composed of retractable cutting tines/blades which are turned/powered by the bone drill motor. The curette tines can be used in a partially or fully deployed state and at low or high speed. The curette is designed to create cavities of varying size in a bone. The cavity drill and the bone drill may include a radiation protection guard and radiolucent portions. Methods of use are also provided.
Public/Granted literature
- US20070282345A1 Cavity creation device and methods of use Public/Granted day:2007-12-06
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