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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2007
Joseph W. Yedlicka, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Robert A. Till, Jr., Avon, IN (US);
Nancy S. Yedlicka, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Patricia M. Till, Avon, IN (US);
Joseph W. Yedlicka, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Robert A. Till, Jr., Avon, IN (US);
Nancy S. Yedlicka, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Patricia M. Till, Avon, IN (US);
Osteo Innovations LLC, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abstract
A cavity drill is provided, which is configured for use with a bone drill. The cavity drill includes a body. The bone drill has a first portion movably connected to a second portion. A third portion is movably connected to the second portion. The body is mounted with the third portion of the bone drill. A sheath extends from the third portion to a distal end. A curette is connected with the distal end of the bone drill. The curette is composed of retractable cutting tines/blades which are turned/powered by the bone drill motor. The curette tines can be used in a partially or fully deployed state and at low or high speed. The curette is designed to create cavities of varying size in a bone. The cavity drill and the bone drill may include a radiation protection guard and radiolucent portions. Methods of use are also provided.