US5331972A
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Bone marrow biopsy, aspiration and transplant needles
Assignee: CareFusion 2200 Inc
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Filing: 1992-12-03
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Granted: 1994-07-26
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Expires: 2012-12-03
Abstract
Abstract Novel bone-marrow biopsy, aspiration and transplant needles are described having several unique features. One unique feature is an offset handle which allows a user to use their index finger to guide a needle into a patient. Another unique feature is a cannula which has multiple cutting teeth that can be used to cut bone when the cannula is axially rotated. Yet another unique feature is a stylet with a highly effective cutting tip.
Inventors
- 👤 Suresh Wadhwani
- 👤 Greg Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 02:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/0233; A61B10/025; A61B2010/0258
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A needle assembly, comprising: a handle; a cannula, said cannula having a first end connected to said handle and a second end extending outwardly from said handle; and a removable stylet having first and second ends, said stylet extending through said cannula from said handle, and said second end of said stylet extending beyond said second end of said cannula, said second end of said stylet having a tip having first and second tip surfaces which form an obtuse angle, and first and second cutting surfaces which connect said tip surfaces, said cutting surfaces forming an acute angle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A needle assembly, comprising: a handle; a cannula, said cannula having a first end connected to said handle and a second end extending outwardly from said handle; and a removable stylet having first and second ends, said stylet extending through said cannula from said handle, and said second end of said stylet extending beyond said second end of said cannula, said second end of said stylet having a tip having first and second tip surfaces which form an obtuse angle, and first and second cutting surfaces which connect said tip surfaces, said cutting surfaces forming an acute angle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A needle assembly, comprising: a handle; and a cannula, said cannula having a first end connected to said handle and a second end extending outwardly from said handle, said second end having multiple cutting teeth, each tooth having at least two beveled edges to cut bone when said cannula is axially rotated back and forth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
A needle assembly, comprising: a handle; and a cannula, said cannula having a first end connected to said handle and a second end extending outwardly from said handle, said second end having multiple cutting teeth, each tooth having at least two beveled edges to cut bone when said cannula is axially rotated back and forth.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
114 words
A needle assembly, comprising: a handle; a cannula, said cannula having a first end connected to said handle and a second end extending outwardly from said handle, said second end having multiple cutting teeth to cut bone when said cannula is axially rotated; and a removable stylet having first and second ends, said stylet extending through said cannula from said handle, and said second end of said stylet extending beyond said second end of said cannula, said second end of said stylet having a tip having first and second tip surfaces which form an obtuse angle, and first and second cutting surfaces which connect said tip surfaces, said cutting surfaces forming an acute angle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
A needle assembly, comprising: a handle; a cannula, said cannula having a first end connected to said handle and a second end extending outwardly from said handle, said second end having multiple cutting teeth to cut bone when said cannula is axially rotated; and a removable stylet having first and second ends, said stylet extending through said cannula from said handle, and said second end of said stylet extending beyond said second end of said cannula, said second end of said stylet having a tip having first and second tip surfaces which form an obtuse angle, and first and second cutting surfaces which connect said tip surfaces, said cutting surfaces forming an acute angle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
124 words
A needle assembly, comprising: a handle, said handle having an upper surface having a downward extending off-center radius to conform to the shape of a user's palm, said downward extending off-center radius having a center positioned off-center with respect to a width of the handle and positioned downward toward a generally planer lower surface of the handle, said downward extending off-center radius producing a first relatively narrow end and second relatively wide end of said handle; a cannula, said cannula having a first end connected to said lower surface of said handle toward said relatively narrow end and a second end extending outwardly from said handle; and a removable stylet having first and second ends, said stylet extending through said cannula from said handle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
124 words
A needle assembly, comprising: a handle, said handle having an upper surface having a downward extending off-center radius to conform to the shape of a user's palm, said downward extending off-center radius having a center positioned off-center with respect to a width of the handle and positioned downward toward a generally planer lower surface of the handle, said downward extending off-center radius producing a first relatively narrow end and second relatively wide end of said handle; a cannula, said cannula having a first end connected to said lower surface of said handle toward said relatively narrow end and a second end extending outwardly from said handle; and a removable stylet having first and second ends, said stylet extending through said cannula from said handle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
162 words
A needle assembly, comprising: a handle, said handle having an upper surface being a curved surface having an off-center radius to conform to the shape of a user's palm, said off-center radius being off-center with respect to a width of the handle, said off-center radius producing a first relatively narrow end and second relatively wide end of said handle, said handle also having a lower surface; a cannula, said cannula having a first end connected to said lower surface of said handle toward said relatively narrow end and a second end extending outwardly from said handle; and a removable stylet having first and second ends, said stylet extending through said handle from said upper surface to said cannula, said first end having a knob attached thereto, said knob having an upper surface having an off-center radius generally equal to said off-center radius of said handle to allow said knob to conform to said curved surface of said upper surface of said handle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
162 words
A needle assembly, comprising: a handle, said handle having an upper surface being a curved surface having an off-center radius to conform to the shape of a user's palm, said off-center radius being off-center with respect to a width of the handle, said off-center radius producing a first relatively narrow end and second relatively wide end of said handle, said handle also having a lower surface; a cannula, said cannula having a first end connected to said lower surface of said handle toward said relatively narrow end and a second end extending outwardly from said handle; and a removable stylet having first and second ends, said stylet extending through said handle from said upper surface to said cannula, said first end having a knob attached thereto, said knob having an upper surface having an off-center radius generally equal to said off-center radius of said handle to allow said knob to conform to said curved surface of said upper surface of said handle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
203 words
A needle assembly, comprising: a handle, said handle having an upper surface being a curved surface having an off-center radius to conform to the shape of a user's palm, said off-center radius being off-center with respect to a width of the handle, said off-center radius producing a first relatively narrow end and second relatively wide end of said handle, said handle also having a lower surface, said handle having a receiving orifice; a cannula, said cannula having a first end connected to said lower surface of said handle toward said relatively narrow end and a second end extending outwardly from said handle; and a removable stylet having first and second ends, said stylet extending through said handle from said upper surface to said cannula, said first end having a knob attached thereto, said knob having an upper surface having an off-center radius generally equal to said off-center radius of said handle to allow said knob to conform to said curved surface of said upper surface of said handle, said knob having a downward extending surface which mates with said receiving orifice of said handle to allow a portion of said downward extending surface to be inserted into said handle at said receiving orifice.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
203 words
A needle assembly, comprising: a handle, said handle having an upper surface being a curved surface having an off-center radius to conform to the shape of a user's palm, said off-center radius being off-center with respect to a width of the handle, said off-center radius producing a first relatively narrow end and second relatively wide end of said handle, said handle also having a lower surface, said handle having a receiving orifice; a cannula, said cannula having a first end connected to said lower surface of said handle toward said relatively narrow end and a second end extending outwardly from said handle; and a removable stylet having first and second ends, said stylet extending through said handle from said upper surface to said cannula, said first end having a knob attached thereto, said knob having an upper surface having an off-center radius generally equal to said off-center radius of said handle to allow said knob to conform to said curved surface of said upper surface of said handle, said knob having a downward extending surface which mates with said receiving orifice of said handle to allow a portion of said downward extending surface to be inserted into said handle at said receiving orifice.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
67 words
A needle as recited in claim 6 wherein: said receiving orifice of said handle and said downward extending surface of said knob include a locking means for locking said knob in said handle when said knob is in a first position, and for unlocking said knob from said handle when said knob is axially rotated to allow said knob and stylet to be removed from said handle.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-07-25 | 1998-01-24 | 1998-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-07-25 | 2002-01-24 | 2002-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-07-25 | 2006-01-24 | 2006-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |