Patent · US Active

Systems and methods for performing endoscopic release procedures

US10617440B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

ARTHREX, INC. · US

Inventors

Adam Garlock · Naples, US
Zachary Day · Naples, US
Phinit Phisitkul · Coralville, US
Annuziato Amendola · Durham, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 7, 2017
Grant date	Apr 14, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 6, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/320052
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Surgical systems and methods for performing endoscopic release procedures are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a surgical system includes a plane finder probe adapted to establish a cutting plane for resecting an anatomical structure, and a slotted cannula insertable over the plane finder probe to position the slotted cannula along the cutting plane.

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