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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 14, 2006
Daniel J. Cotter, North Easton, MA (US);
Maria Benson, West Boylston, MA (US);
Matthew Shinopulos, Burlington, MA (US);
James P. O'connor, Billerica, MA (US);
Amin Kassam, Ottawa, CA (US);
Daniel J. Cotter, North Easton, MA (US);
Maria Benson, West Boylston, MA (US);
Matthew Shinopulos, Burlington, MA (US);
James P. O'Connor, Billerica, MA (US);
Amin Kassam, Ottawa, CA (US);
Integra LifeSciences (Ireland) Ltd., Dublin, IE;
Abstract
Ultrasonic horns configured for use with a surgical ultrasonic handpiece including a resonator are described. The ultrasonic horns include an elongated member having a longitudinal internal channel extending therethrough. Disposed on the distal end of the elongated member is a tip lead configured for cutting and/or abrading hard tissue, for example bone. The tip lead includes an abrasive surface.