Combination device for endoscopic and arthroscopic surgical procedures
US11147577B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2040 |
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- 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 be independently operable by the same hand while being held.
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