Probe with distally orientated concave curve for arthroscopic surgery
US6391028B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An arthroscopic probe with a distally orientated concave curve which constrains tissue is disclosed. It is particularly adapted to cutting ligaments and tendons. Also disclosed is a thermal energy delivery apparatus that includes (a) a probe with a distal end and a proximal end, (b) a first electrode positioned at the distal end of the probe and (c) a cabling coupled to the proximal end of the probe.
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