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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 2018
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2014
Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL (US);
Matthew T. Provencher, Weston, MA (US);
Kyle Anderson, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Peter J. Dreyfuss, Naples, FL (US);
Brian S. Cohen, Dublin, OH (US);
Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL (US);
Abstract
Cannula assemblies and methods of conducting surgeries. The cannula assembly comprises a cannula that is sized for the common 4 mm arthroscopy switching stick, which is put in a one-step fashion with the use of a unique switching stick inserter. All steps for placement of the cannula are performed in a single forward motion, i.e., no backing up of components are necessary for placement. The method of conducting surgery includes the steps of: providing a cannula/switching stick assembly comprising a cannula sized to accommodate a corresponding switching stick, and a switching stick inserter (modular handle) designed to fit on the switching stick, and to help insert and control the switching stick; and inserting the cannula/switching stick assembly through an arthroscopic portal during a surgical procedure, in a single forward motion.