Tissue removal apparatus
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1. An apparatus for removal of materials from a body, the apparatus comprising:
- an elongate member defining a lumen and comprising a distal end defining an aperture, said elongate member further comprising a proximal end; and
a tissue removal member comprising a shaft having at least one outwardly extending projection for conveying tissue through said lumen, said shaft being rotatably disposed within said lumen, said shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the shaft being recessed proximally relative to said aperture when said shaft is fully disposed within said lumen.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed for removal of materials from a body. The apparatus comprises an elongate member defining a lumen and comprising a distal end defining an aperture and a proximal end. The apparatus further comprises a shaft having at least one outwardly extending projection for conveying tissue through the lumen of the elongate member. The shaft is rotatably disposed within the lumen. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end, and the distal end of the shaft is recessed proximally relative to the aperture of the elongate member when the shaft is fully disposed within the lumen of the elongate member.
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1. An apparatus for removal of materials from a body, the apparatus comprising:
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an elongate member defining a lumen and comprising a distal end defining an aperture, said elongate member further comprising a proximal end; and
a tissue removal member comprising a shaft having at least one outwardly extending projection for conveying tissue through said lumen, said shaft being rotatably disposed within said lumen, said shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the shaft being recessed proximally relative to said aperture when said shaft is fully disposed within said lumen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A kit comprising:
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a motor;
a handpiece structured to house said motor;
an elongate member defining a lumen and comprising a proximal end and an open distal end, said proximal end structured to be operatively connected to said handpiece;
an auger sized to be rotatably disposed within said lumen, the auger comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the auger proximal end operable to be operatively connected to said motor;
a control disposed on said handpiece for engaging and disengaging said motor; and
a receptacle;
wherein the distal end of the auger is recessed proximally from the distal end of the elongate member when the auger is fully disposed within the elongate member. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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