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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 24, 2019
Filed:
Sep. 22, 2016
Teleflex Medical Devices S.à R.l., Luxembourg, LU;
Larry J. Miller, Spring Branch, TX (US);
David S. Bolleter, San Antonio, TX (US);
Robert W. Titkemeyer, San Antonio, TX (US);
TELEFLEX MEDICAL DEVICES S.À R.L., Luxembourg, LU;
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided to penetrate a bone and associated bone marrow using a powered driver. The apparatus may include a housing; a drive shaft comprising a first end disposed within the housing and a second end extending from the housing, the second end of the drive shaft configured to releasably engage the intraosseous device; a motor disposed within the housing and rotatably engaged with the drive shaft; a rechargeable power supply configured to supply power to the motor; an electrical charging circuit configured to recharge the rechargeable power supply; and a visual indicator indicating a status of the rechargeable power supply. The apparatus may also include an electrical power circuit configured to measure one of torque and current flow through the motor.