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Atraumatic arthroscopic instrument sheath

  • US 9,186,044 B2
  • Filed: 06/03/2014
  • Issued: 11/17/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for performing arthroscopic surgery, said system comprising:

  • an arthroscopic instrument suitable for performing an arthroscopic surgical procedure;

    an atraumatic sheath comprising;

    a tube characterized by a wall, a distal section, a proximal section, an outer surface, an inner surface, an inner diameter and an outer diameter;

    wherein the inner diameter of said tube is sized and dimensioned to permit fluid flow between the inner surface of the tube and an outer surface of an arthroscopic instrument when the arthroscopic instrument is disposed within the tube;

    a plurality of ribs extending inwardly from the inner surface of the tube and running longitudinally along the entire length of the tube;

    wherein said ribs further define lumens between the outer surface of the arthroscopic instrument and inner surface of the tube;

    wherein said distal section further comprises a plurality of holes in a sidewall of the distal section of the tube, said holes in fluid communication with one or more outer lumens and a surgical site; and

    a working channel disposed within the tube; and

    a pressure sensor catheter disposed within the working channel, said pressure sensor catheter comprising an elongated shaft sized and dimensioned to fit within the working channel, said shaft operably coupled to a pressure transducer.

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