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Arthroscopic devices and methods

US11058480B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2019
Grant dateJul 13, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2218/007
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An arthroscopic cutting probe includes a shaft assembly having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis. A distal cutting member is rotatably attached at the distal end of the shaft assembly, and at least a portion of an exterior surface of the distal cutting member is electrically insulated. One or more burr elements extend radially outwardly from the electrically insulated portion of the exterior surface of the distal cutting member, wherein the burr element is electrically conductive to form an active electrode.

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