Patent ID: 9301771
Filing Date: 2016-04-05
CPC Classification: A61B

Claim Text:
1. A surgical handpiece comprising: a removable insert coupled to the handpiece, the insert configured to allow aspiration of fluid and tissue through the insert during a surgical procedure and operable for removable decoupling from the handpiece for replacement of the removable insert and open access to the removable insert for sterilization, the removable insert including a distal portion, a proximal portion, a cannulation extending the entire length of the removable insert, and resiliently deformable tabs coupled to the removable insert, the resiliently deformable tabs configured for disposal within openings of the handpiece, the proximal portion including a spigot coupled to a source of suction, the handpiece including: a groove in a body of the handpiece, the groove in the body of the handpiece configured for housing of the removable insert; an aspiration channel, the aspiration channel in-line with the groove in the body of the handpiece to enable aspiration of the fluid and tissue through the aspiration channel and into the removable insert; a removable valve; and the cannulation fludically coupled to the aspiration channel for suctional extraction therethrough, the removable insert forming a sealed and enclosed coupling between the aspiration channel and the suction source.