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Operating arthroscope

US4414962A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 2, 1980
Grant dateNov 15, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 2, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/12
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An arthroscope is constructed with a flattened thin cross-section as viewed from its distal end. The sheath of the arthroscope as viewed normal a plane intersecting the occular lens and the instrument channel is offset at a central housing which contains the entry to the instrument channel. The occular lens is vertically remote from the entry to the instrument channel.

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