Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

Christopher L Fair

Michael Lee Koltz, Jr

Robert K Vaccaro

Gerould W Norman

Manfred Karl Luedi

David John Little, Ii

David J Little

Michael S Ferrell

Andrzej Klimaszewski

Michael L Koltz

Jr Koltz Michael L

Gerould Norman

Ii Little David J

Manfred K Luedi

A surgical system which may include a controller, a data entry device, a powered surgical handpiece and a surgical tool adapted to couple to the surgical handpiece. The surgical handpiece can include motor direction control and feedback, safety stop features, stimulation and nerve integrity monitoring, a tool connector assembly configured to retain a variety of surgical tools and optional navigation and/or electric ratcheting features.

Surgical system including powered rotary-type handpiece

A powered screwdriver system includes an electric ratchet. In accordance with one aspect, the powered screwdriver system includes a driver housing and includes a motor disposed within the housing. A working end provides a rotational output and is mechanically coupled to the rotor. A power source provides power to the motor. A controller receives signals representative of a motor condition and, based on the received signals, controls the motor in a manner providing the electric ratchet.

Electric ratchet for a powered screwdriver

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Jacksonville, FL, United States of America

Christopher L Fair