Abstract: Disclosed is a motorized apparatus for rotating suction tubes during a medical surgical operation. The apparatus consists of a lightweight motor, motor housing and drive assembly capable of automatically rotating a vacuum curette or similar suction tube at the bodily sight of a surgical procedure. In practice, the motor generates rotational force capable of rotating the suction tube, avoiding the risks of repetitive stress injuries' to surgeons and surgical assistants.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 26, 2002
Publication date:
March 27, 2003
Applicant:
ZF International, L.L.C.
Inventors:
Alfonso F. del Granado, Francisco M. del Granado, Zachary J. Mottl