Endoscopic surgical blade and method of use thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9131951
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13963722

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An endoscopic surgical blade is disclosed. The blade is of a low-profile design, having a downward angled cutting surface that is radiused at its upper end. The blade is part of an endoscopic knife assembly which also contains a knife tube. The endoscopic knife assembly is for use in endoscopic surgery by insertion of the assembly through a slotted cannula. The knife tube is hollow and allows the insertion of an endoscope for viewing of the surgical procedure. A method for a performing an operative procedure on a target tissue in a subject using an endoscopic knife assembly having a low-profile, downward angled blade is also described.

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  • A.M. SURGICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mirza, Ather Smithtown, US 66 396
Mirza, Romi Smithtown, US 69 464

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