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Vertebral Cavitation Surgical Tool

  • US 20120239072A1
  • Filed: 03/15/2012
  • Published: 09/20/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/18/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for creating cavities or void spaces within a tissue or organ comprising:

  • an insertable member receiving structure containing a proximal end, a distal end, and a main body therebetween, said insertable member receiving structure main body containing a longitudinal bore sized and shaped to receive an insertable member;

    a first insertable member rotatably coupleable to said insertable member receiving structure, said first insertable member containing a proximal end, a distal end, and a first insertable member main body therebetween, said distal end having a tip with one or more displacement members adapted for traversing between a cavity forming position and a non-cavity forming position;

    whereby rotation of said first insertable member displaces cells, cellular debris, or tissue components from a body organ or tissue thereby forming a void or cavity region therein.

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