Combination device for endoscopic and arthroscopic surgical procedures
US10398459B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0817
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A single-handed meniscal biter instrument for probing and resecting meniscal tissue. The instrument includes a main body configured to be held by one hand and a cutting mechanism coupled to the main body and configured to be operable by the same hand while held. The instrument also includes an extendable probe coupled to the main body, wherein the probe is configured to the independently operable by the same hand while being held.
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