Patent ID: 8900160
Filing Date: 2014-12-02
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A probe for detecting abnormality of an intervertebral disc, comprising: a shaft connector; a vibration generator connected to the shaft connector, the vibration generator further comprising: a first panel which couples the vibration generator to the shaft connector, a second panel which couples the vibration generator to an inspector, wherein the second panel vibrates horizontally and vertically, and a vibration generating body and a structure, located between and connecting the first and second panels, wherein the structure is flexible and in surface-contact with the vibration generating body; and the inspector connected to the vibration generator, wherein the inspector has a substantially cylindrical shape, a front surface with a conductive backing, and vibrates with said second panel horizontal and vertical vibration; and wherein the vibration generator is located between the shaft connector and the inspector and wherein the vibration generator body is formed by a piezoelectric element, and the vibration generator is configured to vibrate the inspector.