Planar alignment for asymmetric cutting members
US11622786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/00763
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member. The outer tubular member has a distal end, an open window disposed at the distal end, and one or more dimples. The inner tubular member has a distal tip and one or more axial grooves. The inner tubular member is configured to be received within the outer tubular member. The one or more axial grooves and the one or more dimples are configured to align the distal tip of the inner tubular member with the open window of the outer tubular member. The open window of the outer tubular member and the distal tip of the inner tubular member are configured to cut tissue.
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