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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2018
Filed:
Feb. 01, 2013
Depuy Synthes Products, Inc., Raynham, MA (US);
Satelec Sas, Merignac, FR;
Gwenael D. Gouery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (US);
Eric B. Reno, West Chester, PA (US);
Nuria Serra Malats, Oberdorf, CH;
Yann Gallard, Le Haillan, FR;
Vianney Ruellan, Bordeaux, FR;
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., Raynham, MA (US);
Satelec SAS, Merignac, FR;
Abstract
A tool is configured to cut a tissue body. The tool includes a first section configured to be coupled to a transducer assembly, and a second section coupled to the first section. The first section at least partially includes a first material. The second section at least partially includes a second material that is different from the first material and denser than the first material. The second includes a cutting member that is configured to vibrate at a predetermined frequency so as to cut a tissue body an operative portion.