Device for targeted, catherized delivery of medications
DCFirst Claim
1. A device for perforating the periodontal ligaments, cortical plate or small bones, and the like and for injecting substances at a predetermined site, comprising:
- perforator for drilling a hole into the ligament, bone or tissue, wherein said perforator is provided with an inner passage to form a catheter adapted to remain in the hole perforated for directing a hypodermic needle to the predetermined site, and an adaptor at one end of the perforator for latching a latching-type powered dental handpiece thereto for transmitting rotational movement to said perforator;
a first connector formed inside a first body of a generally cylindrical outer shape, for cooperation with said adaptor;
a drilling needle extending from said first body along its axis of rotation opposite said first connector, said drilling needle being fixed to said first body;
said adaptor comprising a second connector formed inside a second body of a generally cylindrical outer shape;
a driving shank extending along a rotational axis of said second body, said shank having two ends, one end fixed to said second body opposite to said second connector, and the other free end adapted to receive a rotational movement; and
a rod extending along the rotational axis of said second body in an opposite direction to said driving shank, said rod sized to fit into a passage in said drilling needle.
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Abstract
Apparatus and method for catheterized delivery or infusion of medication and anaesthesia are disclosed. The perforating catheter is first used to perforate the periodontal ligament and/or the cortical plate of bone tissue, and is then left in place and used as a catheter for insertion of a hypodermic needle of smaller gauge to deliver medication or anaesthesia to a target area. The perforator is a bevelled needle for drilling into the ligament or bone tissue. For drilling, the device comprises an adaptor which transmits the rotational movement from a dental hand piece or the like to the bevelled needle. A cap is also included for protecting the bevelled needle during storage of the device. The adaptor may have a rod which extends axially into the bevelled needle when the device is assembled for drilling. The rod is used to prevent the debris resulting from drilling from blocking the passage in the bevelled needle. As well, the rod reinforces the needle and maintains the alignment between the perforator and the adaptor for improved drilling efficiency.
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1. A device for perforating the periodontal ligaments, cortical plate or small bones, and the like and for injecting substances at a predetermined site, comprising:
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perforator for drilling a hole into the ligament, bone or tissue, wherein said perforator is provided with an inner passage to form a catheter adapted to remain in the hole perforated for directing a hypodermic needle to the predetermined site, and an adaptor at one end of the perforator for latching a latching-type powered dental handpiece thereto for transmitting rotational movement to said perforator; a first connector formed inside a first body of a generally cylindrical outer shape, for cooperation with said adaptor; a drilling needle extending from said first body along its axis of rotation opposite said first connector, said drilling needle being fixed to said first body; said adaptor comprising a second connector formed inside a second body of a generally cylindrical outer shape;
a driving shank extending along a rotational axis of said second body, said shank having two ends, one end fixed to said second body opposite to said second connector, and the other free end adapted to receive a rotational movement; anda rod extending along the rotational axis of said second body in an opposite direction to said driving shank, said rod sized to fit into a passage in said drilling needle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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