Patent ID: 8992535
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A kit for injecting a unit dose of medication into the bone marrow comprising: a housing; a needle assembly, including an IO needle and a trocar, operable to penetrate the bone and associated bone marrow; the IO needle and trocar having respective cutting tips aligned for single cutting action; a drill shaft rotatably disposed within the housing; a holding mechanism operable to releasably attach the needle assembly to the drill shaft; the drill shaft operable to connect the needle assembly to a reduction gear assembly disposed within the housing; the reduction gear assembly operable to rotate the drill shaft; a motor disposed within the housing; the motor operable to engage the reduction gear assembly and drive the needle assembly into the bone and associated bone marrow by rotation of the drill shaft; a battery power supply and associated circuitry disposed within the housing to power the motor; a strap operable to stabilize the IO needle after the IO needle has been seated in a bone; needle assemblies in varying sizes; and unit doses of medications for emergency treatment of patients.