Arthroscopic devices and methods
US10052149B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrosurgical probe for ablating tissue includes an elongated shaft having an axis and a distal end. An electrically insulating housing at the distal end of the shaft has a window, and an interior channel in the shaft extends through the housing to the window. The window faces laterally relative to the axis, and a moveable member with a blade-like electrode edge is disposed within the window. A motor drives the energized electrode edge axially in the window to ablate tissue.
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