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US 12,108,965 B2Granted
Minimally invasive subdural evacuating system
AssigneeMUSC Foundation for Research Development
InventorsStephen Kalhorn, Ryan Kellogg, Joe Ruscito
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Abstract
The present invention provides minimally invasive subdural evacuating systems and methods of use thereof. The subdural evacuating systems include a cutting component and a rod component, wherein the rod component provides an external physical indicator that the surface of the dura mater has been reached, permitting the cutting component to accurately pierce the dura mater with minimal to no risk of damaging any adjacent anatomy.
Claims10
An apparatus for cutting tissue through a port comprising:
- a cannula comprising a substantially elongate body and a distal cutting end;
- a position indicator configured to indicate a position of the cutting end in relation to a tissue to be cut;
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- a depth stop configured to control a depth of the cutting end in relation to the tissue to be cut.
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