Patent ID: 6135769
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: A61B,A61C,A61M

Abstract:
An apparatus for performing intraosseous injections, comprising.a hollow drill, said drill defined by at least one perforation along its length, a beveled cutting end, and a hub end,further including a hub attached to said drill at said hub end, said hub formed of plastic and further having first end adjacent to said drill, said first end having a cylindrical external cross section, and further defining a second end having a hexagonal external cross-section;said hub further having a raised circumferential lip, and a funnel-shaped orifice for connecting said hub with said hub end whereby said hub removably mates with said drill by cooperation of an adapter, said adapter having at hexagonal end for mating with said hexagonal cross section and a shank end for mating with a dental handpiece.