Medical Kit Comprising a Drill and a Debris Collector

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This invention is a medical kit designed for surgical procedures that require drilling, such as removing damaged or stuck bone screws. The kit consists of a surgical drill and a specialized debris collector that fits over the drill. During drilling, the debris collector, which contains a gel-like collecting agent, surrounds the working part of the drill to capture metal or bone fragments produced, thereby preventing these potentially harmful particles from entering the patient's body. The collector can also be adapted to provide cooling to the drilling area, improving safety and efficiency.

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• Surgical removal of orthopedic implants or screws that cannot be unscrewed due to damage or fusion with surrounding material.
• Dental or maxillofacial surgeries involving drilling into bone or removing metallic components.
• Veterinary surgeries requiring implant or screw extraction with minimal debris contamination.
• Any medical procedure where controlling and capturing drilling debris is critical to prevent patient harm or post-operative complications.

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• Significantly reduces the risk of metal, bone, or implant debris contaminating the surgical site and the patient's body.
• Allows one-person operation by eliminating the need for a separate surgical assistant to rinse and suction debris, thus simplifying the procedure.
• Captures debris efficiently at the source, minimizing dispersion and improving safety, especially for sensitive anatomical areas.
• Incorporates a cooling system option, reducing thermal damage to surrounding tissues during drilling.
• Collecting agent (gel) is non-toxic, biocompatible, and could be readily available from standard medical supplies.
• Transparent collector option enables direct visual monitoring of the drilling process, enhancing control and safety.
• Adaptable geometry (e.g., for angulated drilling) allows use in complex anatomical locations or for screws at non-standard angles.
• Single-use, sterile design lessens the risk of cross-contamination and supports streamlined surgical workflow.

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Patent Abstract

The present invention relates to a medical kit for use with a drilling device, the kit comprising a drill and a medical debris collector, the debris collector comprising a container, wherein the container comprises a first compartment at least partially filled with a collecting agent, the first compartment and collecting agent being configured for at least partially enclosing the drill to thereby collect drilling debris in the container and the collecting agent during a drilling process.