Abstract: A single-handed meniscal biter instrument for probing and resecting meniscal tissue. The instrument includes a main body configured to be held by one hand and a cutting mechanism coupled to the main body and configured to be operable by the same hand while held. The instrument also includes an extendable probe coupled to the main body, wherein the probe is configured to be independently operable by the same hand while being held.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 19, 2019
Date of Patent:
October 19, 2021
Assignee:
Applied Orthopedic Design, Inc.
Inventors:
Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro, Donald J. Lee