Ultrasonic cutting device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8628534
APP PUB NO 20060195107A1
SERIAL NO

11050265

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An ultrasonic surgical cutting method and apparatus is provided wherein the method and apparatus allows for the cutting of bone from within a hollow pathway such that a cutter associated with the ultrasonic method and apparatus remains sufficiently cool to prevent necrosis of the bone being cut. Furthermore the ultrasonic device and method can be employed in the cutting of soft tissue, wherein a cooled cutter is used to prevent the sticking of soft tissue to the cutting blade of the device during use.

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  • DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jones, Bryan S Quincy, US 30 2532
Ramsay, Christopher West Wareham, US 64 2296

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