MEDICAL SUCTION AND IRRIGATION DEVICE HANDPIECE

摘要

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a medical device with a handpiece that provides enhanced comfort of use, maneuverability, and for a variety of hand-held options to the user. Embodiments of the invention include handpieces that include a grip panel comprised of a friction-enhancing material to facilitate gripping of the handpiece by an operator. In addition, embodiments of the invention include handpieces having a generally symmetrical configuration in order to facilitate grasping by an operator's left or right hand.

主权项

1. A method for operating a medical device to perform a medical procedure, comprising:
providing a medical device comprising:
a medical instrument connected to a front end of a handpiece, the handpiece including an attachment structure along a front end thereof configured for removably coupling to the medical instrument, the handpiece further comprising a housing, the housing comprising:
a top surface defining at least one hole for receiving at least one button for controlling a function of the medical device;a bottom base; andan extension portion connected to the base and extending downwardly therefrom, the extension portion including a shoulder connected to the base by a narrowed neck portion;wherein the base, the shoulder, and the narrowed neck portion define a concave shaped surface capable of receiving an operator's finger; grasping the handpiece with one of a left hand or a right hand such that the operator's thumb rests over the control button, and an operator's finger rests on the concave shaped surface, the handpiece capable of being grasped by the left hand or the right hand in the same manner; positioning the medical instrument; and actuating the control button to perform a medical procedure.