Patent ID: 7887559
Filing Date: 2011-02-15
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A cutting accessory for actuation by a powered surgical handpiece, said cutting accessory comprising: a drive hub formed with at least one geometric feature for causing said drive hub to engage an output shaft of a handpiece motor; a drive shaft that extends forward from said drive hub; an outer hub disposed over said drive hub, said outer hub having: an outer hub base that has an inner wall that defines an outer hub bore with an outer hub proximal end opening, said drive hub being at least partially seated in the outer hub bore; and a distal end opening through which said drive shaft extends; a removable accessory identification assembly including: and a seal disposed in the outer hub bore so as to extend out of the outer hub proximal end opening, said seal being disposed against the inner wall of said outer hub base, wherein said support member of said accessory identification assembly seats against a distal facing surface of said seal.