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Tissue removal assembly with provision for an electro-cautery device
Assignee: Mectra Labs Inc
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Filing: 1992-10-05
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Granted: 1994-08-09
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Expires: 2012-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A surgical assembly for removal of body tissue in a patient, comprising: a cutting mechanism utilizing a moveable cutter cooperating with a cutting surface on a cannula insertable and positionable at a desired location in a patient by a rigidly coupled conduit piece rigidly attached to the cannula. The conduit piece connected to a vacuum source through a valve rigidly coupled to the conduit piece for removing cut body tissue. The rigidly connected valve, conduit piece, and cannula positioned by a hand of the user to direct and locate the cutter at the desired location in the patient while at the same time permitting a digit of the hand to control the valve or to control the cutter.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas P. Clement
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/04; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/320016; A61B17/3203; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B18/1482; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/71; A61M1/77; A61M1/774; A61M39/00; A61M39/22; A61M39/223; A61B10/0233; A61B10/0266; A61B10/0275; A61B10/0283; A61B17/28; A61B17/29; A61B18/18; A61B18/20; A61B18/22; A61B18/24; A61B18/26; A61B2017/0023; A61B2017/0046; A61B17/22; A61B2017/22072; A61B90/00; A61B90/30; A61B2090/306; A61B90/04; A61M1/74; A61M1/741; A61M1/7411; A61M1/7413; A61M1/772
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 44
Claim 1
Independent Claim
279 words
A surgical assembly for removal of body tissue during surgery, the assembly comprising: an outer cannula having an open proximal end, an open distal end, and a side wall defining an interior region connecting the ends, the distal end being positionable into a patient's body; a conduit piece rigidly coupled to the proximal end of the outer cannula, the conduit piece having a first channel in fluid communication with the distal end of the outer cannula; a hollow inner cannula defining a cannula passageway and having a proximal end and a distal end, the inner cannula being movably situated in the first channel of the conduit piece and the interior region of the outer cannula and having cutting means formed adjacent the inner cannula distal end for cooperating with the outer cannula to cut patient tissue; the conduit piece including a second channel connectable to a vacuum source for removing tissue cut by the cutting means of the inner cannula; valve means rigidly coupled with the rigidly coupled conduit piece and outer cannula for controlling flow through the second channel; wherein the rigidly coupled conduit piece and valve means has a hand grip portion for holding the coupled conduit piece, outer cannula and valve means for positioning the outer cannula in the patent by a hand gripping the hand grip portion; wherein the valve means is actuable by a digit of the hand gripping the hand grip portion while the hand positions the outer cannula in the patient; and means for moving the inner cannula and operable by a digit of the hand gripping the hand grip portion while the hand positions the outer cannula in the patient's body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
279 words
A surgical assembly for removal of body tissue during surgery, the assembly comprising: an outer cannula having an open proximal end, an open distal end, and a side wall defining an interior region connecting the ends, the distal end being positionable into a patient's body; a conduit piece rigidly coupled to the proximal end of the outer cannula, the conduit piece having a first channel in fluid communication with the distal end of the outer cannula; a hollow inner cannula defining a cannula passageway and having a proximal end and a distal end, the inner cannula being movably situated in the first channel of the conduit piece and the interior region of the outer cannula and having cutting means formed adjacent the inner cannula distal end for cooperating with the outer cannula to cut patient tissue; the conduit piece including a second channel connectable to a vacuum source for removing tissue cut by the cutting means of the inner cannula; valve means rigidly coupled with the rigidly coupled conduit piece and outer cannula for controlling flow through the second channel; wherein the rigidly coupled conduit piece and valve means has a hand grip portion for holding the coupled conduit piece, outer cannula and valve means for positioning the outer cannula in the patent by a hand gripping the hand grip portion; wherein the valve means is actuable by a digit of the hand gripping the hand grip portion while the hand positions the outer cannula in the patient; and means for moving the inner cannula and operable by a digit of the hand gripping the hand grip portion while the hand positions the outer cannula in the patient's body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein the inner cannula includes a plurality of apertures positioned to allow fluid communication between the vacuum source and the distal end of the inner cannula and adjacent the second channel so that vacuum from the vacuum source draws the cut tissue through the inner cannula, through the plurality of apertures, and through the second channel of the conduit piece.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein the inner cannula reciprocatingly moves inside the outer cannula and the cutting means includes a first cutting surface formed on the distal end of the inner cannula and the first cutting surface cooperates with the first notch to cut tissue that has entered the first notch when the distal end of the inner cannula moves past the first notch toward the distal end of the outer cannula.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
101 words
The assembly of claim 3, wherein the side wall of the inner cannula is formed to include a second notch that is aligned with the first notch in the outer cannula so as to allow tissue to enter the interior region through both notches, and the cutting means includes a second cutting surface formed in the second notch so that the second cutting surface cooperates with the first notch to cut tissue that has entered the notches when the second cutting surface is reciprocatingly moved past the first notch in a direction away from the distal end of the outer cannula.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
The assembly of claim 2, wherein the inner cannula moves rotationally inside the outer cannula about the longitudinal axis of the inner cannula and the inner cannula is formed to include a second notch that is coaxially aligned with the first notch so as to allow tissue to enter the interior region through both notches and the cutting means includes a second cutting surface formed in the second notch and the second cutting surface cooperates with the first notch to cut tissue that has entered the interior region through both notches when the cutting surface moves past the first notch as the inner cannula is rotated about the longitudinal axis of the inner cannula.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
The assembly of claim 2, further comprising first means coupled to the proximal end of the inner cannula for sealing the proximal end of the inner cannula and allowing a surgical instrument to be sealingly inserted into the inner cannula and further comprising second means coupled to the first channel of the conduit piece for sealing the first channel around the inner cannula.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The assembly of claim 6, further comprising an cauterizing device inserted through the first sealing means toward the open distal end of the outer cannula for cauterizing the site of tissue removal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein said valve means is provided with a valve body defining the grip portion to form a pistol grip with the conduit piece, and wherein said valve body defines a third channel extending therethrough in fluid communication with the second channel in the conduit piece.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The assembly of claim 8, wherein the valve is a rotary valve positioned within the valve body to control fluid flow within the third channel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The surgical assembly of claim 1, wherein the valve means is located within the conduit piece.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The surgical assembly of claim 1, wherein the hand grip portion for gripping the rigidly coupled valve means and conduit piece is a surface area surrounding the valve means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
256 words
A surgical assembly for the removal of body tissue in surgery, the assembly comprising: an outer cannula having an open proximal end, an open distal end, and a side wall extending therebetween and defining an interior region, the side wall being formed to include a first notch for allowing tissue to enter the interior region; a conduit piece coupled to the proximal end of the outer cannula, the conduit piece having a first channel, and a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel, wherein the first channel is in fluid communication with the distal end of the outer cannula; a hollow inner cannula defining a cannula passageway and having a distal end, a proximal end, and a side wall, wherein the inner cannula is positioned for movement inside the interior region and the inner cannula includes a plurality of longitudinal slots positioned adjacent its proximal end and the first channel to allow fluid communication between a vacuum source and the distal end of the inner cannula; first means coupled to the proximal end of the inner cannula for sealing the proximal end of the inner cannula and allowing a surgical instrument to be sealingly inserted into the inner cannula; second means coupled to the second channel of the conduit piece for sealing the second channel around the inner cannula; and means formed on the inner cannula for cutting tissue entering the interior region, wherein the cutting means cooperates with the first notch in the outer cannula to cut tissue that enters the interior region.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
256 words
A surgical assembly for the removal of body tissue in surgery, the assembly comprising: an outer cannula having an open proximal end, an open distal end, and a side wall extending therebetween and defining an interior region, the side wall being formed to include a first notch for allowing tissue to enter the interior region; a conduit piece coupled to the proximal end of the outer cannula, the conduit piece having a first channel, and a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel, wherein the first channel is in fluid communication with the distal end of the outer cannula; a hollow inner cannula defining a cannula passageway and having a distal end, a proximal end, and a side wall, wherein the inner cannula is positioned for movement inside the interior region and the inner cannula includes a plurality of longitudinal slots positioned adjacent its proximal end and the first channel to allow fluid communication between a vacuum source and the distal end of the inner cannula; first means coupled to the proximal end of the inner cannula for sealing the proximal end of the inner cannula and allowing a surgical instrument to be sealingly inserted into the inner cannula; second means coupled to the second channel of the conduit piece for sealing the second channel around the inner cannula; and means formed on the inner cannula for cutting tissue entering the interior region, wherein the cutting means cooperates with the first notch in the outer cannula to cut tissue that enters the interior region.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
66 words
The assembly of claim 12, wherein the inner cannula reciprocatingly moves inside the outer cannula and the cutting means includes a first cutting surface formed on the distal end of the inner cannula and the cutting surface cuts tissue that has entered the first notch when the distal end of the inner cannula moves past the first notch toward the distal end of the outer cannula.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
96 words
The assembly of claim 13, wherein the side wall of the inner cannula is formed to include a second notch that is aligned with the first notch so as to allow tissue to enter the interior region through both notches, and the cutting means includes a second cutting surface formed in the second notch so that the second cutting surface cuts tissue that has entered the notches when the second cutting surface formed in the second notch is reciprocatingly moved past the first notch in a direction away from the distal end of the outer cannula.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
109 words
The assembly of claim 12, wherein the inner cannula moves rotationally inside the outer cannula about the longitudinal axis of the inner cannula and the inner cannula is formed to include a second notch that is coaxially aligned with the first notch so as to allow tissue to enter the interior region through both notches and the cutting means includes a second cutting surface formed in the second notch and the second cutting surface cuts tissue that has entered the interior region through both notches when the second cutting surface moves past the first notch as the inner cannula is rotated about the longitudinal axis of the inner cannula.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly of claim 12, further comprising a cauterizing device positioned in the inner cannula for cauterizing the site of tissue removal.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
63 words
The assembly of claim 12, further comprising a valve body coupled to the conduit piece and housing a valve therein, wherein said valve body is shaped to have a manually grippable body and forms a pistol grip with the conduit piece, and wherein said valve body defines a third channel extending therethrough in fluid communication with the second channel in the conduit piece.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The assembly of claim 17, wherein the valve is a rotary valve positioned within the valve body to control fluid flow within the third channel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
219 words
A surgical assembly for the removal of body tissue during surgery, the assembly comprising: an outer cannula having an open proximal ed, an open distal end, and a side wall extending therebetween and defining an interior region, the side wall being formed to include a first notch for allowing tissue to enter the interior region; a conduit piece coupled to the proximal end of the outer cannula, the conduit piece having a first channel, and a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel and a vacuum source, wherein the first channel is in fluid communication with the distal end of the outer cannula; a hollow inner cannula defining a cannula passageway and having a distal end, a proximal end, and a side wall, wherein the inner cannula is positioned for movement inside the interior region and the inner cannula includes a plurality of longitudinal slots positioned adjacent its proximal end and the first channel to allow fluid communication between the vacuum source and the distal end of the inner cannula; first means coupled to the proximal end of the inner cannula for sealing the proximal end of the inner cannula and allowing a surgical instrument to be sealingly inserted into the inner cannula; and means coupled to the inner cannula for cutting tissue entering the interior region.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
219 words
A surgical assembly for the removal of body tissue during surgery, the assembly comprising: an outer cannula having an open proximal ed, an open distal end, and a side wall extending therebetween and defining an interior region, the side wall being formed to include a first notch for allowing tissue to enter the interior region; a conduit piece coupled to the proximal end of the outer cannula, the conduit piece having a first channel, and a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel and a vacuum source, wherein the first channel is in fluid communication with the distal end of the outer cannula; a hollow inner cannula defining a cannula passageway and having a distal end, a proximal end, and a side wall, wherein the inner cannula is positioned for movement inside the interior region and the inner cannula includes a plurality of longitudinal slots positioned adjacent its proximal end and the first channel to allow fluid communication between the vacuum source and the distal end of the inner cannula; first means coupled to the proximal end of the inner cannula for sealing the proximal end of the inner cannula and allowing a surgical instrument to be sealingly inserted into the inner cannula; and means coupled to the inner cannula for cutting tissue entering the interior region.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
37 words
The assembly of claim 19, further including second means coupled to the first channel of the conduit piece for sealing the first channel around the inner cannula to restrict the entry of air into the conduit piece.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
52 words
The assembly of claim 20, wherein the inner cannula reciprocatingly moves inside the outer cannula and the cutting means includes a first cutting surface formed on the distal end of the inner cannula and the first cutting surface cooperates with the first notch to cut tissue that has entered the first notch.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
73 words
The assembly of claim 21, wherein the side wall of the inner cannula is formed to include a second notch that is aligned with the first notch so as to allow tissue to enter the interior region through both notches, and the cutting means includes a second cutting surface formed in the second notch so that the second cutting surface cooperates with the first notch to cut tissue that has entered the notches.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
91 words
The assembly of claim 20, wherein the inner cannula moves rotationally inside the outer cannula about the longitudinal axis of the inner cannula and the inner cannula is formed to include a second notch that is coaxially aligned with the first notch so as to allow tissue to enter the interior region through both notches and the cutting means includes a second cutting surface formed in the second notch and the second cutting surface cooperates with the first notch to cut tissue that has entered the interior region through both notches.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
52 words
The assembly of claim 19, wherein the inner cannula reciprocatingly moves inside the outer cannula and the cutting means includes a first cutting surface formed on the distal end of the inner cannula and the first cutting surface cooperates with the first notch to cut tissue that has entered the first notch.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
73 words
The assembly of claim 24, wherein the side wall of the inner cannula is formed to include a second notch that is aligned with the first notch so as to allow tissue to enter the interior region through both notches, and the cutting means includes a second cutting surface formed in the second notch so that the second cutting surface cooperates with the first notch to cut tissue that has entered the notches.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
91 words
The assembly of claim 19, wherein the inner cannula moves rotationally inside the outer cannula about the longitudinal axis of the inner cannula and the inner cannula is formed to include a second notch that is coaxially aligned with the first notch so as to allow tissue to enter the interior region through both notches and the cutting means includes a second cutting surface formed in the second notch and the second cutting surface cooperates with the first notch to cut tissue that has entered the interior region through both notches.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
63 words
The assembly of claim 17, further comprising a valve body coupled to the conduit piece and housing a valve therein, wherein said valve body is shaped to have a manually grippable body and forms a pistol grip with the conduit piece, and wherein said valve body defines a third channel extending therethrough in fluid communication with the second channel in the conduit piece.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
25 words
The assembly of claim 25, wherein the valve is a rotary valve positioned within the valve body to control fluid flow within the third channel.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
231 words
A surgical assembly for removal of body tissue during surgery, the assembly comprising: an outer cannula having an open proximal end, an open distal end, and a side wall defining an interior region connecting the ends, the distal end being insertible into a patient's body; a conduit piece coupled to the proximal end of the outer cannula, the conduit piece having a first channel in fluid communication with the distal end of the outer cannula; a hollow inner cannula defining a cannula passageway and having a proximal end and a distal end, the inner cannula being movably situated in the first channel of the conduit piece and the interior region of the outer cannula and having means formed at or adjacent the distal end for cutting tissue; means coupled to the conduit piece for removing tissue cut by the cutting means through the inner cannula; wherein the conduit piece includes a second channel and the removing means includes a vacuum source fluidly connected to the second channel; and wherein the inner cannula includes a plurality of apertures positioned adjacent its proximal end and the first channel to allow fluid communication between the vacuum source and the distal end of the inner cannula so that vacuum from the vacuum source draws the cut tissue through the inner cannula, through the plurality of apertures, and through the second channel of the conduit piece.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
231 words
A surgical assembly for removal of body tissue during surgery, the assembly comprising: an outer cannula having an open proximal end, an open distal end, and a side wall defining an interior region connecting the ends, the distal end being insertible into a patient's body; a conduit piece coupled to the proximal end of the outer cannula, the conduit piece having a first channel in fluid communication with the distal end of the outer cannula; a hollow inner cannula defining a cannula passageway and having a proximal end and a distal end, the inner cannula being movably situated in the first channel of the conduit piece and the interior region of the outer cannula and having means formed at or adjacent the distal end for cutting tissue; means coupled to the conduit piece for removing tissue cut by the cutting means through the inner cannula; wherein the conduit piece includes a second channel and the removing means includes a vacuum source fluidly connected to the second channel; and wherein the inner cannula includes a plurality of apertures positioned adjacent its proximal end and the first channel to allow fluid communication between the vacuum source and the distal end of the inner cannula so that vacuum from the vacuum source draws the cut tissue through the inner cannula, through the plurality of apertures, and through the second channel of the conduit piece.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
236 words
A surgical assembly for the removal of body tissue in surgery, the assembly comprising: an outer cannula having an open proximal end and a distal end insertable into a patient's body, and a side wall extending therebetween and defining an interior region, the side wall being formed at or adjacent said distal end to allow tissue to enter the interior region; a conduit piece coupled to the proximal end of the outer cannula, the conduit piece having a first channel, in fluid communication with the distal end of the outer cannula; a hollow inner cannula defining a cannula passageway and having a distal end, a proximal end, and a side wall, wherein the inner cannula is positioned for movement inside the interior region of the outer cannula and the inner cannula includes a plurality of longitudinal slots positioned adjacent its proximal end and the first channel to allow fluid communication between a vacuum source and the distal end of the inner cannula; first means coupled to the proximal end of the inner cannula for sealing the proximal end of the inner cannula and allowing a surgical instrument to be sealingly inserted into the inner cannula; second means coupled to the conduit piece for sealing around the inner cannula; and means formed on the inner cannula at or adjacent its distal end for cutting tissue, wherein the cutting means cooperates with the outer cannula to cut tissue.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
236 words
A surgical assembly for the removal of body tissue in surgery, the assembly comprising: an outer cannula having an open proximal end and a distal end insertable into a patient's body, and a side wall extending therebetween and defining an interior region, the side wall being formed at or adjacent said distal end to allow tissue to enter the interior region; a conduit piece coupled to the proximal end of the outer cannula, the conduit piece having a first channel, in fluid communication with the distal end of the outer cannula; a hollow inner cannula defining a cannula passageway and having a distal end, a proximal end, and a side wall, wherein the inner cannula is positioned for movement inside the interior region of the outer cannula and the inner cannula includes a plurality of longitudinal slots positioned adjacent its proximal end and the first channel to allow fluid communication between a vacuum source and the distal end of the inner cannula; first means coupled to the proximal end of the inner cannula for sealing the proximal end of the inner cannula and allowing a surgical instrument to be sealingly inserted into the inner cannula; second means coupled to the conduit piece for sealing around the inner cannula; and means formed on the inner cannula at or adjacent its distal end for cutting tissue, wherein the cutting means cooperates with the outer cannula to cut tissue.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
45 words
The assembly of claim 30, wherein the inner cannula reciprocatingly moves inside the outer cannula and the cutting means includes a first cutting surface formed on the distal end of the inner cannula and the cutting surface cuts tissue that has entered the outer cannula.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
228 words
A surgical assembly for the removal of body tissue during surgery, the assembly comprising: an outer cannula having an open proximal end, and a distal end, and a side wall extending therebetween and defining an interior region, the side wall being formed to allow tissue to enter the interior region at or adjacent the distal end; a conduit piece coupled to the proximal end of the outer cannula, the conduit piece having a first channel, and a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel and a vacuum source, wherein the first channel is in fluid communication with the distal end of the outer cannula; a hollow inner cannula defining a cannula passageway and having a distal end, a proximal ed, and a side wall, wherein the inner cannula is positioned for movement inside the interior region of the outer cannula and the inner cannula includes a plurality of longitudinal slots positioned adjacent its proximal end and the first channel to allow fluid communication between the vacuum source and the distal end of the inner cannula; first means coupled to the proximal end of the inner cannula for sealing the proximal end of the inner cannula and allowing a surgical instrument to be sealingly inserted into the inner cannula; and means coupled to the inner cannula for cutting tissue entering the interior region of the outer cannula.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
228 words
A surgical assembly for the removal of body tissue during surgery, the assembly comprising: an outer cannula having an open proximal end, and a distal end, and a side wall extending therebetween and defining an interior region, the side wall being formed to allow tissue to enter the interior region at or adjacent the distal end; a conduit piece coupled to the proximal end of the outer cannula, the conduit piece having a first channel, and a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel and a vacuum source, wherein the first channel is in fluid communication with the distal end of the outer cannula; a hollow inner cannula defining a cannula passageway and having a distal end, a proximal ed, and a side wall, wherein the inner cannula is positioned for movement inside the interior region of the outer cannula and the inner cannula includes a plurality of longitudinal slots positioned adjacent its proximal end and the first channel to allow fluid communication between the vacuum source and the distal end of the inner cannula; first means coupled to the proximal end of the inner cannula for sealing the proximal end of the inner cannula and allowing a surgical instrument to be sealingly inserted into the inner cannula; and means coupled to the inner cannula for cutting tissue entering the interior region of the outer cannula.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly of claim 32, further including second means coupled to the conduit piece for sealing around the inner cannula to restrict the entry of air into the conduit piece.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
277 words
A surgical assembly for removal of body tissue during surgery, the assembly comprising: an outer cannula having an open proximal end, an open distal end, and a side wall defining an interior region connecting the ends, the distal end being positionable into a patient's body; a conduit piece rigidly coupled to the proximal end of the outer cannula, the conduit piece having a first channel in fluid communication with the distal end of the outer cannula; a hollow cutter defining a passageway and having a proximal end and a distal end, the hollow cutter being movably situated in the first channel of the conduit piece and the interior region of the outer cannula and having cutting means formed adjacent the hollow cutter distal end for cooperating with the outer cannula to cut patient tissue; the conduit piece including a second channel connectable to a vacuum source for removing tissue cut by the cutting means of the hollow cutter; valve means rigidly coupled with the rigidly coupled conduit piece and outer cannula for controlling flow through the second channel; wherein the rigidly coupled conduit piece and valve means has a hand grip portion for holding the coupled conduit piece, outer cannula and valve means for positioning the outer cannula in the patent by a hand gripping the hand grip portion; wherein the valve means is actuable by a digit of the hand gripping the hand grip portion while the hand positions the outer cannula in the patient; and means for moving the hollow cutter and operable by a digit of the hand gripping the hand grip portion while the hand positions the outer cannula in the patient's body.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
277 words
A surgical assembly for removal of body tissue during surgery, the assembly comprising: an outer cannula having an open proximal end, an open distal end, and a side wall defining an interior region connecting the ends, the distal end being positionable into a patient's body; a conduit piece rigidly coupled to the proximal end of the outer cannula, the conduit piece having a first channel in fluid communication with the distal end of the outer cannula; a hollow cutter defining a passageway and having a proximal end and a distal end, the hollow cutter being movably situated in the first channel of the conduit piece and the interior region of the outer cannula and having cutting means formed adjacent the hollow cutter distal end for cooperating with the outer cannula to cut patient tissue; the conduit piece including a second channel connectable to a vacuum source for removing tissue cut by the cutting means of the hollow cutter; valve means rigidly coupled with the rigidly coupled conduit piece and outer cannula for controlling flow through the second channel; wherein the rigidly coupled conduit piece and valve means has a hand grip portion for holding the coupled conduit piece, outer cannula and valve means for positioning the outer cannula in the patent by a hand gripping the hand grip portion; wherein the valve means is actuable by a digit of the hand gripping the hand grip portion while the hand positions the outer cannula in the patient; and means for moving the hollow cutter and operable by a digit of the hand gripping the hand grip portion while the hand positions the outer cannula in the patient's body.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
39 words
The surgical assembly of claim 34 wherein the second channel of the conduit piece is connectable to an irrigation source and wherein the valve means controls flow of an irrigation material from the irrigation source through the second channel.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
29 words
The surgical assembly of claim 34 wherein the hand grip portion for rigidly gripping the rigidly coupled valve means and conduit piece is a surface surrounding the valve mans.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
16 words
The surgical assembly of claim 34 wherein the valve means is located in the conduit piece.
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