HAND-HELD SURGICAL DEVICE, AND PROTECTION DEVICE

Abstract

The invention relates to a hand-held surgical device, particularly for use in oral surgery, comprising a rotatable tool (2), a head (4) of said tool (2) having a hollow-cylindrical design, and an active region (5), particularly for machining bones, being arranged at a distal edge (3) of said head (4), characterised in that a protection device (1) is arranged which partially surrounds the distal edge (3) of the tool (2) and in some sections extends in the axial direction beyond said distal edge (3) such that only a circular arc (6) of the distal edge (3) serves as the active region (5). The invention also relates to a protection device (1) having a connecting element for detachably securing to a hand-held surgical device, particularly for use in oral surgery, wherein the protection device (1), when connected to said band-held device, partially surrounds a distal edge (3) of a tool (2) connected to the hand-held surgical device and in some sections extends in the axial direction beyond said distal edge (3) such that only a circular arc (6) of the distal edge (3) serves as the active region (5), particularly for machining bones.

Claims

1. A hand-held surgical device, in particular for use in oral surgery, having a rotating tool (2), wherein a head (4) of the tool (2) is designed as a hollow cylinder, and wherein a functional area (5), in particular for machining bone, is disposed on a distal edge (3) of the head (4), characterized in that a protective device (1) is disposed thereon, which partially encompasses the distal edge (3) of the tool (2), and extends in part axially over the distal edge (3), such that only a circular arc (6) of the distal edge (3) serves as the functional region (5).

2. The hand-held surgical device according to claim 1, characterized in that the protective device (1) encompasses the head (4) such that a circle segment formed by the circular arc (6) has a segment height of 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm, in particular 3.1 mm to 3.4 mm, preferably 3.2 mm.

3. The hand-held surgical device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the protective device (1) and/or the tool (2) are releasably connected to the hand-held device.

4. The hand-held surgical device according to any of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the protective device (1) is rotatably coupled to the tool (2).

5. The hand-held surgical device according to claim 4, characterized in that the protective device (1) is coupled to the tool (2) via a bearing, in particular a roller bearing, or a ball bearing race, or grooved ball bearing race.

6. The hand-held surgical device according to any of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the protective device (1) is cylindrical, at least in sections.

7. The hand-held surgical device according to any of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a projection (10) extending radially inward is formed on the free end (8) of the protective device (1).

8. The hand-held surgical device according to any of the claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a preferably round web (9) that extends radially over the free end (8) is formed on the free end (8) of the protective device (1).

9. The hand-held surgical device according to any of the claims 1 to 8, characterized in that at least one discharge opening is disposed on the protective device (1), wherein the discharge opening has a flow connection to a channel running through the protective device (1), in order to supply a cooling medium to the tool (2).

10. The hand-held surgical device according to any of the claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the protective device (1) has preferably oval openings, disposed adjacently to one another over the circumference.

11. The hand-held surgical device according to any of the claims 1 to 10, characterized in that a guide element (7) extending in the axial direction is formed on the protective device (1).

12. A protective device (1) having a connecting element for releasable attachment to a hand-held surgical device, in particular for use in oral surgery, wherein the protective device (1) partially encompasses a distal edge (3) of a tool (2) connected to the hand-held surgical device when it is connected to the hand-held device, and extends axially in part over the distal edge (3), such that only a circular arc (6) of the distal edge (3) serves as the functional region (5), in particular for machining bone.

13. The protective device (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that the protective device (1) is rotatably coupled to the tool (2).

14. The protective device (1) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the protective device (1) is coupled to the tool (2) via a bearing (19), in particular a roller bearing, or a ball bearing race, or a grooved ball bearing race.

Description

[0034] There are different possibilities for designing and further developing the teachings of the present invention in an advantageous manner. For this, reference is made to the Claims dependent on claims 1 and 12, on one hand, and on the other hand to the following explanations of preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention based on the drawings. Generally preferred designs and developments of the teachings are also explained in conjunction with the explanations of preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention based on the drawings. Therein:

[0035] FIG. 1 shows, in a schematic, perspective illustration, an exemplary embodiment of a protective device and a tool of a hand-held surgical device according to the invention,

[0036] FIG. 2 shows the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 in a schematic, front view,

[0037] FIG. 3 shows, in a schematic, cutaway illustration, another exemplary embodiment of a protective device and a tool of a hand-held surgical instrument,

[0038] FIG. 4 shows, in a schematic, perspective view, another exemplary embodiment of a protective device according to the invention,

[0039] FIG. 5 shows, in a schematic, perspective view, another exemplary embodiment of a protective device according to the invention,

[0040] FIG. 6 shows, in a schematic, perspective view, another exemplary embodiment of a protective device according to the invention,

[0041] FIG. 7 shows, in a schematic, perspective view, an exemplary embodiment of the tool of a device according to the invention,

[0042] FIG. 8 shows, in a schematic depiction of another exemplary embodiment, the cross section of the distal edge of a tool of a device according to the invention,

[0043] FIG. 9 shows, in a schematic depiction of another exemplary embodiment, the cross section of the distal edge of a tool of a device according to the invention,

[0044] FIG. 10 shows, in a schematic depiction of another exemplary embodiment, a protective device according to the invention, with a tool,

[0045] FIG. 11 shows the exemplary embodiment from FIG. 10 in a schematic exploded view,

[0046] FIG. 12 shows the exemplary embodiment from FIG. 10 in another schematic exploded view,

[0047] FIG. 13 shows, in a schematic depiction, another exemplary embodiment of a protective device according to the invention, with a tool,

[0048] FIG. 14 shows the exemplary embodiment from FIG. 13 in a schematic exploded view.

[0049] FIG. 1 shows, in a schematic perspective view, an exemplary embodiment of a protective device 1, and a tool 2 of a hand-held surgical device according to the invention. For purposes of simplicity, the hand-held device, i.e. the angle piece or the handpiece, to which the protective device 1 and the tool 2 are secured, is not shown in FIG. 1 and the subsequent Figures.

[0050] It can be seen in FIG. 1 that the tool 2 is designed as a hollow cylinder, wherein a functional area 5 for machining bone is disposed on the distal edge 3 of the head 4. In the exemplary embodiment depicted here, the distal edge 4 is flat, and has a rough surface, specifically a so-called diamond coating. The protective device 1 partially encompasses the distal edge 3 of the tool 2, and extends in part over the distal edge 3. As a result, only a circular arc 6 is exposed by the protective device 1, such that this arc serves as the functional region 5 for treating the bone. Moreover, it can be derived from FIG. 1 that the protective device 1 and the tool 2, or the head 4 of the tool 2 are cylindrical. Furthermore, the protective device 1 can have adjacent, oval openings disposed on the circumference. These are not shown in FIG. 1 and the following figures, for purposes of simplicity.

[0051] FIG. 2 shows the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 in a schematic front view. It can be clearly seen therein that the protective device 1 encompasses the head 4 of the tool 2, such that only a circular arc 6 of the distal edge 3 serves as a functional region 5. The surgeon can peel a basically half-moon shaped bone fragment out of the bone with this circular arc 6.

[0052] FIG. 3 shows, in a schematic, cutaway illustration, another exemplary embodiment of a protective device 1, and a tool 2 of a hand-held surgical device according to the invention. The exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 3 corresponds to the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2, wherein a guide element 7, extending axially, has been added thereto. The guide element 7 serves to facilitate the insertion into the pocket between the soft tissue and bone. The guide element 7 can be made thereby from the same material as the protective device 1, and in particular, can be formed as an integral component of the protective device 1.

[0053] FIG. 4 shows, in a schematic, perspective view, another exemplary embodiment of a protective device according to the invention. For purposes of simplicity, the rotating tool 2 is not shown in

[0054] FIG. 4, or FIGS. 5 and 6. In differing from the protective device 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a radial web 9 is formed on the free end 8 of the protective device, extending radially over the free end 8. The web 9 serves to prevent a penetration of the tool 2 too deep into the bone.

[0055] FIG. 5 shows, in a schematic perspective view, another exemplary embodiment of a protective device 1 according to the invention. The protective device 1 corresponds to the protective device 1 according to FIG. 4, wherein instead of a web 9, the free end of the protective device 1 is completely closed.

[0056] FIG. 6 shows, in a schematic, perspective view, another exemplary embodiment of a protective device 1 according to the invention. A radially inward extending projection 10 is formed on the free end 8 of the protective device 1. The projection 10 has the form of a collar in this exemplary embodiment, extending not only radially inward, but also axially toward the tool 2, such that the distal edge 3 of the head 4 is enclosed by the projection 10. The head 4 of the tool 2 is enclosed both radially as well as axially, or in the circumferential direction, by means of this measure, and the surrounding soft tissue is protected from injury. It is expressly noted thereby, that the projection 10 can also be designed such that it only extends radially inward, and thus covers the distal edge 3 of the tool 2 in the axial direction.

[0057] FIG. 7 shows, in a schematic, perspective view, an exemplary embodiment of the tool 2 of a device according to the invention. The tool 2 comprises a connecting region 11 for connection with a hand-held device, not shown. The hand-held device can be a conventional angle piece or handpiece, which rotates the tool 2.

[0058] The tool 2 furthermore has a hollow cylindrical head 4. A rough surface 12 is formed on the distal edge 3 of the head 2, which forms a part of the functional region 5. In the exemplary embodiment shown here, a rough surface 12e.g. a coating with diamond grit or sapphire gritis formed on the inner wall 13 and the outer wall 14. The extension of the rough surface 12 on the inner wall 13 and the outer wall 14 is depicted in each case by a broken line. It is, however, conceivable that the entire inner wall 13 and/or outer wall 14 is formed with a rough surface 12.

[0059] The functional region 5 as a whole is formed by the rough surface 12 on the distal edge 3, the inner wall 13, and the outer wall 14.

[0060] Moreover, markings 15 indicating a penetration depth of the head 4 into the bone are formed on the outer wall 14.

[0061] In the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 7, the distal edge 3 is flat, i.e. it has a flat, or straight, cross section.

[0062] FIG. 8 shows, in a schematic illustration of another exemplary embodiment, the cross section of the distal edge 3 of a tool 2 of a device according to the invention. The distal edge 3 has, according to FIG. 8, a convex, specifically oval, cross section. This construction is distinguished by a particularly easy penetration of the distal edge 3 into the bone. Moreover, in FIG. 8, both the inner wall 13 and the outer wall 14, as well as the distal edge 3, are provided with a rough surface 12. However, it may also be provided that just the distal edge 3, or the distal edge 3 and the inner wall 13, or the distal edge 3 and the outer wall 14, are formed with a rough surface 12.

[0063] FIG. 9 shows, in a schematic illustration of another exemplary embodiment, the cross section of the distal edge 3 of a tool 2 of a device according to the invention. In contrast to the exemplary embodiments depicted in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the cross section of the distal edge 3 in FIG. 9 is angular, specifically having an angle 16. It is noted at this point that the transition between the distal edge 3 and the inner wall 13, or the outer wall 14, can be angular, as depicted in FIG. 9. Moreover, this transition can be rounded. Furthermore, both the inner wall 13 and the outer wall 14, as well as the distal edge 3, are provided with a rough surface 12. However, it may also be provided that just the distal edge 3, or the distal edge 3 and the inner wall 13, or the distal edge 3 and the outer wall 14, are formed with a rough surface 12.

[0064] FIGS. 10 to 12 show another exemplary embodiment of a protective device 1 according to the invention for a tool 2. In the exemplary embodiment shown here, the distal edge 3 of the head 4 has teeth, in particular saw teeth, or cutting teeth, which serve as the functional region for machining bones. Other designs of the distal edge 3 are also conceivable thereby, e.g. corresponding to FIGS. 7 to 9. Furthermore, the exemplary embodiments depicted in FIGS. 1 to 9 can comprise a tool 2, which has corresponding teeth, in particular saw teeth or cutting teeth.

[0065] The protective device 1 is substantially cylindrical, or partially cylindrical, and has a displacement element 17 on the free end 8. The displacement element 17 serves to push away the periosteum during the operation, such that the tool 2 can penetrate the bone as easily as possible. In particular, it can be clearly derived from FIG. 12 that the thickness of the displacement element 17 from the outside to the middle initially decreases, and then remains constant, by means of which the periosteum can be displaced extremely effectively.

[0066] Another advantage of the displacement element 17 is that this shields the distal edge 3 of the tool 2, such that the surrounding tissue is protected against injury. At this point, it is expressly noted that the displacement element 17 does not necessarily have to be disposed such that the protective device 1 as such encompasses the head 4 such that, specifically, only a circular arc 6 serves as the functional region 5 in the manner according to the invention. An opening 18 can be formed on the displacement element 17, through which an obtained bone piece can be removed from the interior of the device extremely easily.

[0067] The bearing 19, e.g. a ball bearing race, is also shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, via which the protective device 1 is connected to the tool 2, in particular the bearing seat 28 of the connecting region 11, or the shaft, respectively. Furthermore, a bearing receiver 29 can be formed in the protective device 1. In order to ensure a secure connection of the protective device 1 to the tool 2, in particular in the axial direction, a retention means 20e.g. a nutis disposed such that by means of an inner thread 21, it can be screwed onto an outer thread 22 of the connecting region 11.

[0068] As a result, the tool 2 can rotate in relation to the protective device 1, such that the protective device 1 is substantially non-rotatable during the operation, and protects the surrounding tissue in an ideal manner from injury. The connection of the protective device 1 to the hand-held surgical device, not shown, thus takes place via the shaft, or connecting region 11 of the tool 2, which serves as a connecting element. Moreover, it is conceivable that the protective device 1 is alternatively or additionally connected to the hand-held surgical device via a furthernot shown connecting element. Such a further connecting element has the additional effect that the protective device 1 is non-rotatably disposed on the hand-held surgical device, such that a coordinate rotating with the tool 2 is avoided.

[0069] An intake 23 for a cooling liquid is formed on the proximal end of the connecting region 12, which has a flow connection to the outlet 24. The cooling liquid can be conveyed from the hand-held device, via the intake 23, to the outlet 24, wherein the cooling liquid can be introduced into the interior of the protective device 1 via the first cooling opening 25 of the tool 2. Furthermore, two cooling openings 26 are formed in the tool 2, through which the surface of the tool 2, and thus the friction with the operation point, is minimized. As a result of this measure, an overheating of the tissue or bone that is to be operated on is prevented. At this point it is noted that, for greater clarity, only some of the first cooling openings 25 and the second cooling openings 26 are provided with a reference symbol.

[0070] As can be derived from FIG. 12, the distal end of the protective device 1, specifically the displacement element 17, is formed as a separate component. The displacement element 17 can be connected to the free end 8 of the protective device 1 by means of an adhesive, for example. Advantageously, the adhesive can be selected or adjusted such that it melts when the protective device 1 is recycled, or sterilized, in particular autoclaved, such that the protective device 1 can no longer be used. Alternatively and/or additionally, the protective device can be composed at least in part of a material that changes shape and/or color when recycled.

[0071] A further exemplary embodiment of a protective device 1 according to the invention is shown with a tool 2 in FIGS. 13 and 14. The displacement element 17 is an integral component of the protective device 1 thereby, i.e. it is formed as a single piece therewith. Moreover, the proximal end 27 of the protective device 1 is designed as a separate component, and connected to the protective device 1 via an adhesive, for example. Advantageously, the adhesive can be selected or adjusted such that it melts when the protective device 1 is recycled or sterilized, in particular autoclaved, such that the protective device 1 can no longer be used.

[0072] The exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 13 and 14 furthermore corresponds to the exemplary embodiment depicted in FIGS. 10 to 12. In particular, the tool 2 depicted in FIGS. 13 and 14 can have first cooling openings and second cooling openings, as is depicted in FIGS. 10 to 12. In order to avoid repetition, reference is made at this point to the preceding descriptions of FIGS. 10 to 12, which apply analogously to the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 13 and 14.

[0073] Regarding further advantageous designs of the device according to the invention, in order to avoid repetition, reference is made to the general part of the description, and to the attached Claims. Lastly, it is expressly noted that the exemplary embodiments described above of the device according to the invention serve only to explain the claimed teachings, which are not, however, limited to the exemplary embodiments.

LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS

[0074] 1 protective device [0075] 3 distal edge [0076] 4 head [0077] 5 functional region [0078] 6 circular arc [0079] 7 guide element [0080] 8 free end [0081] 9 web [0082] 10 projection [0083] 11 connecting region [0084] 12 rough surface [0085] 13 inner wall [0086] 14 outer wall [0087] 15 markings [0088] 16 angle [0089] 17 displacement element [0090] 18 opening [0091] 19 bearing [0092] 20 retention means [0093] 21 inner thread [0094] 22 outer thread [0095] 23 intake [0096] 24 outlet [0097] 25 first cooling opening [0098] 26 second cooling opening [0099] 27 proximal end [0100] 28 bearing seat [0101] 29 bearing receiver