Method and apparatus for placing a cannula over a standard switching stick

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9877712
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14560728

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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.

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  • ARTHREX, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Kyle West Bloomfield, US 35 652
Cohen, Brian S Dublin, US 5 56
Dreyfuss, Peter J Naples, US 129 9861
Provencher, Matthew T Weston, US 9 153

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