CPC A61B 46/10 (2016.02) [A61B 17/1622 (2013.01); A61B 50/30 (2016.02); A61B 50/33 (2016.02); B25F 5/02 (2013.01); A61B 2017/0023 (2013.01); A61B 2050/0065 (2016.02); A61B 2050/3008 (2016.02)] | 19 Claims |
1. A re-usable medical power tool comprising:
a combination of re-usable and disposable components, said re-usable components comprising:
internal mechanical components including a tool attachment portion for receiving and holding an attachment tool such as a chuck or blade adapter for releasably receiving and holding a drill bit or saw blade;
a handle portion comprising an actuating trigger; and
a power source portion for a battery pack;
a contamination-blocking, conforming outer shell mounted over the mechanical components, the outer shell being a conforming contamination blocking outer shell, configurable for removal and replacement if needed;
the internal mechanical components having a first shape and the conforming contamination blocking outer shell having a second shape substantially matching and substantially covering the first shape such that the outer shell includes a tool attachment portion, a handle portion and a power source portion; and
the handle portion including a flexible tactile feel portion allowing for operable movement of an associated trigger attached to the handle portion,
said disposable components selected from the group consisting essentially of:
flexible membranes;
seals between the internal mechanical components and outer shell or a tool attachment portion;
fasteners;
molded insert features; or
adhesives in multiple forms;
wherein at least one of the disposable components are removed and replaced after each medical procedure, prior to re-sterilization of the re-assembled power tool; and
wherein the conforming contamination blocking outer shell is removed and replaced if needed.
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