US20050165404A1 — Manual interosseous device

Claim 1

Independent Claim 56 words

1 . An apparatus for penetrating the bone marrow of a bone comprising: a handle comprising a drive shaft; a connector comprising a first end operable to connect to the drive shaft and a second end operable to attach to a penetrator hub; and the penetrator hub comprising a penetrator operable to access the bone marrow.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 56 words

1 . An apparatus for penetrating the bone marrow of a bone comprising: a handle comprising a drive shaft; a connector comprising a first end operable to connect to the drive shaft and a second end operable to attach to a penetrator hub; and the penetrator hub comprising a penetrator operable to access the bone marrow.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 25 words

2 . The apparatus of claim 1 , the handle selected from a group consisting of T-shaped, substantially round-shaped, substantially oval-shaped, grip-shaped and substantially ergonomic-shaped.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 14 words

3 . The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the drive shaft comprises a ratchet.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 28 words

4 . The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the connector is selected from a group consisting of a magnet, an O-ring mechanism and a ball and detent mechanism.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 18 words

5 . The apparatus of claim 1 wherein a second end of the connector comprises a threaded connection.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 14 words

6 . The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the hub comprises a threaded connection.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 23 words

7 . The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the penetrator comprises a hollow channel and a tip having one or more cutting surfaces.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 17 words

8 . The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the connector is releasably attached to the drive shaft.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 16 words

9 . The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the handle comprises at least one storage compartment.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 16 words

10 . The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the handle comprises at least one drive shaft.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 13 words

11 . The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the connector comprises a trocar.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 66 words

12 . An apparatus for penetrating bone marrow of a bone comprising: a handle comprising at least one drive shaft; a releasable connector comprising a first end operable to connect to a drive shaft and a second end comprising a threaded connection operable to attach to a penetrator hub; and a penetrator hub comprising a penetrator and a threaded connection operable to access the bone marrow.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 66 words

12 . An apparatus for penetrating bone marrow of a bone comprising: a handle comprising at least one drive shaft; a releasable connector comprising a first end operable to connect to a drive shaft and a second end comprising a threaded connection operable to attach to a penetrator hub; and a penetrator hub comprising a penetrator and a threaded connection operable to access the bone marrow.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 15 words

13 . The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the connector is detachable from the hub.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 69 words

14 . A method of accessing bone marrow of a bone comprising: inserting a penetrator, defined in part by an outer cannula and an inner trocar, into the bone and associated bone marrow by a handle rotating a drive shaft and an attached connector; detaching the handle and connector from the hub; and removing the trocar from the cannula to allow access to the bone marrow through the cannula.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 69 words

14 . A method of accessing bone marrow of a bone comprising: inserting a penetrator, defined in part by an outer cannula and an inner trocar, into the bone and associated bone marrow by a handle rotating a drive shaft and an attached connector; detaching the handle and connector from the hub; and removing the trocar from the cannula to allow access to the bone marrow through the cannula.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 54 words

15 . An apparatus for penetrating bone marrow of a bone comprising: a driver comprising a housing, a motor, a gear assembly, at least one drive shaft and a power source; and at least one drive shaft operable to connect to an auxiliary device and further operable to provide rotational energy to the device.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 54 words

15 . An apparatus for penetrating bone marrow of a bone comprising: a driver comprising a housing, a motor, a gear assembly, at least one drive shaft and a power source; and at least one drive shaft operable to connect to an auxiliary device and further operable to provide rotational energy to the device.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 30 words

16 . The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the power source is selected from a group consisting of a battery pack, electricity, a spring, a gas cartridge and solar power.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 27 words

17 . The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the auxiliary device is selected from a group consisting of a ring cutter, a suction device, and a flashlight.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 38 words

18 . The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the at least one drive shaft is operable to attach to a connector having a first end and a second end operable to connect to a hub comprising a penetrator.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 140 words

19 . An apparatus for penetrating a bone and providing access to associated bone marrow comprising: a handle having at least one drive shaft extending therefrom; a connector having a first end operable for releasable attachment to the drive shaft and a second end operable for releasable attachment to a penetrator hub; the penetrator hub defined in part by a flange having a first end and a second end; the first end of the hub operable for releasable attachment with the second end of the connector; a penetrator extending from the second end of the hub and the tip of the penetrator spaced longitudinally from the second end of the hub to accommodate penetration of the bone and associated bone marrow; and the tip of the penetrator operable to penetrate the bone in response to rotary motion from the handle.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 140 words

19 . An apparatus for penetrating a bone and providing access to associated bone marrow comprising: a handle having at least one drive shaft extending therefrom; a connector having a first end operable for releasable attachment to the drive shaft and a second end operable for releasable attachment to a penetrator hub; the penetrator hub defined in part by a flange having a first end and a second end; the first end of the hub operable for releasable attachment with the second end of the connector; a penetrator extending from the second end of the hub and the tip of the penetrator spaced longitudinally from the second end of the hub to accommodate penetration of the bone and associated bone marrow; and the tip of the penetrator operable to penetrate the bone in response to rotary motion from the handle.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 94 words

20 . A method of accessing bone marrow of a bone comprising: releasably attaching a connector with a handle operable to rotate the connector; releasably attaching a penetrator with the connector; rotating the handle to rotate the connector and the penetrator to insert the penetrator into the bone and associated bone marrow; detaching the handle and the connector from the penetrator when one end of the penetrator is located at a desired position within the bone marrow; and connecting a tubing with the penetrator to communicate fluid between the tubing and the bone marrow.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 94 words

20 . A method of accessing bone marrow of a bone comprising: releasably attaching a connector with a handle operable to rotate the connector; releasably attaching a penetrator with the connector; rotating the handle to rotate the connector and the penetrator to insert the penetrator into the bone and associated bone marrow; detaching the handle and the connector from the penetrator when one end of the penetrator is located at a desired position within the bone marrow; and connecting a tubing with the penetrator to communicate fluid between the tubing and the bone marrow.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 60 words

21 . An container operable to enclose a penetrator assembly for penetrating the bone marrow comprising: a substantially longitudinal receptacle comprising a substantially rounded first section operable to accommodate a penetrator assembly and a substantially rounded second section operable to accommodate an outer penetrator and inner trocar; and a cap including a tab operable to be opened with digital pressure.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 60 words

21 . An container operable to enclose a penetrator assembly for penetrating the bone marrow comprising: a substantially longitudinal receptacle comprising a substantially rounded first section operable to accommodate a penetrator assembly and a substantially rounded second section operable to accommodate an outer penetrator and inner trocar; and a cap including a tab operable to be opened with digital pressure.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 28 words

22 . The container of claim 21 wherein the receptacle comprises a seal portion operable to attach to a the cap to prevent contamination of the penetrator assembly.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 48 words

23 . A penetrator assembly for penetrating a bone and providing access to associated bone marrow comprising: an outer hollow penetrator attached to and extending from a hub; the hub includes one or more indentations suitable for grasping; and an inner trocar releassably engaged with the outer penetrator.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 48 words

23 . A penetrator assembly for penetrating a bone and providing access to associated bone marrow comprising: an outer hollow penetrator attached to and extending from a hub; the hub includes one or more indentations suitable for grasping; and an inner trocar releassably engaged with the outer penetrator.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 26 words

24 . The apparatus of claim 23 wherein the outer hollow penetrator comprises a tip with at least one cutting edge operable to penetrate the bone.

Claim 33

Dependent Claim 27 words

25 . The apparatus of claim 23 wherein the outer hollow penetrator comprises a tip with a cutting edge on each of four sides of the penetrator.

Claim 34

Dependent Claim 26 words

26 . The apparatus of claim 23 wherein the inner trocar comprises a tip with a cutting surface on each of two sides of the trocar.

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 29 words

27 . The apparatus of claim 23 wherein the penetrator assembly comprises a protective cover having at least one ridge operable to be grasped and removed by an operator.

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 45 words

28 . An apparatus for penetrating bone marrow of a bone comprising: a handle having a at least one drive extending therefrom; a penetrator hub operable for releasable attachment with the driver; and the penetrator hub having a penetrator operable to access the bone marrow.

Claim 37

Dependent Claim 45 words

28 . An apparatus for penetrating bone marrow of a bone comprising: a handle having a at least one drive extending therefrom; a penetrator hub operable for releasable attachment with the driver; and the penetrator hub having a penetrator operable to access the bone marrow.

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