USPTO Grants Surgical Instrument Patent to BAK KOHLER MEDICAL KG
Summary
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12582413B2 for a surgical instrument to BAK KOHLER MEDICAL KG. The patent covers a surgical instrument designed for punching bones, featuring a unique cleaning mechanism.
What changed
The USPTO has issued a new patent, US12582413B2, to BAK KOHLER MEDICAL KG for a surgical instrument intended for bone punching. The patent details a design that includes a shaft with a cutting element, a slidable part with a second cutting element, and a folding device for unfolding the instrument for cleaning.
This patent grant is primarily an intellectual property notification and does not impose new regulatory obligations on medical device manufacturers or healthcare providers. However, it signifies innovation in surgical tools and may influence future product development and market competition within the surgical instrument sector. Companies operating in this space should be aware of this new patent as it pertains to their product portfolios and potential licensing opportunities or infringement risks.
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Surgical instrument
Grant US12582413B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026
Assignee
BAK KOHLER MEDICAL KG
Inventors
Klaus Stump, Andreas Kohler
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a surgical instrument for punching bones, including a shaft having a first cutting element, a sliding part having a second cutting element slidably arranged on the shaft in a working position, and a folding device for beak-like unfolding of the sliding part and the shaft in a cleaning position, including a spreading device for spreading the sliding part and the shaft.
CPC Classifications
A61B 17/1608 A61B 17/1611 A61B 17/1606
Filing Date
2023-09-15
Application No.
18368912
Claims
13
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