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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 1, 2013
Date of Patent:
July 10, 2018
Assignees:
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., Satelec SAS
Inventors:
Gwenael D. Gouery, Eric B. Reno, Nuria Serra Malats, Yann Gallard, Vianney Ruellan