Forceps for performing endoscopic or arthroscopic surgery

Details Forceps for performing endoscopic or arthroscopic surgery Forceps for performing endoscopic or arthroscopic surgery

2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Manahan, Todd E (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Forceps

Reexamination Certificate

active

07871423

ABSTRACT:
Forceps for performing endoscopic or arthroscopic surgery include a body assembly, a tube assembly, and a pair of handles that pivot with respect to the body. The tube assembly is removably attached to the body assembly. The tube assembly includes a hollow tube and a tip assembly. The tip assembly includes an electrode or a blade for performing the surgery. The tip assembly and the blade are connected to the body and the handles by a cable. As the handles pivot, the cable slides within the tube to move the blade. When a different tube assembly (i.e., a bipolar or a monopolar electrode) or another style of tip assembly are desired, the installed one is removed and replaced by a new tube assembly or tip assembly as desired.

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