Abstract: An apparatus with a deployable blade for probing and cutting can include an elongate member having a probe and a blade associated with a first end thereof. The probe can include a target interaction surface that is selectively movable between a retracted state and a target acquisition state. The blade includes a cutting edge and is selectively movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The handheld apparatus may additionally include a manually operated control that is operably connected to the probe and/or the blade to cause the retraction/extension of the probe and/or blade.

Abstract: A device includes a handle, an apparatus for probing and cutting, and an adaptor. The handle includes one or more triggers. The apparatus for probing and cutting is connectable to the handle and includes an elongated member, a probe, and a blade. The probe and the blade are selectively deployable from the elongate member via activation of the one or more triggers on the handle. The adaptor is configured to selectively connect the apparatus to the handle in a predetermined orientation.

Abstract: A device includes a handle, an apparatus for probing and cutting, and an adaptor. The handle includes one or more triggers. The apparatus for probing and cutting is connectable to the handle and includes an elongated member, a probe, and a blade. The probe and the blade are selectively deployable from the elongate member via activation of the one or more triggers on the handle. The adaptor is configured to selectively connect the apparatus to the handle in a predetermined orientation.

Abstract: The present application discloses apparatuses with deployable probes and blades and exemplary methods of use. In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, an exemplary handheld apparatus for probing and cutting is provided. Such an exemplary handheld apparatus includes an elongate member having a probe and a blade associated with a first end thereof. The probe comprises a target interaction surface and is selectively movable between a retracted state and a target acquisition state. The blade comprises a cutting edge and is selectively movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The handheld apparatus may additionally include a handle associated with the second end of the elongate member that is operably connected to the probe and the blade. In some embodiments, the disclosed handheld apparatus is sized and shaped for use in endoscopic surgeries.

Abstract: An apparatus with a deployable blade for probing and cutting can include an elongate member having a probe and a blade associated with a first end thereof. The probe can include a target interaction surface that is selectively movable between a retracted state and a target acquisition state. The blade includes a cutting edge and is selectively movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The handheld apparatus may additionally include a manually operated control that is operably connected to the probe and/or the blade to cause the retraction/extension of the probe and/or blade.

Abstract: The present application discloses apparatuses with deployable probes and blades and exemplary methods of use. In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, an exemplary handheld apparatus for probing and cutting is provided. Such an exemplary handheld apparatus includes an elongate member having a probe and a blade associated with a first end thereof. The probe comprises a target interaction surface and is selectively movable between a retracted state and a target acquisition state. The blade comprises a cutting edge and is selectively movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The handheld apparatus may additionally include a handle associated with the second end of the elongate member that is operably connected to the probe and the blade. In some embodiments, the disclosed handheld apparatus is sized and shaped for use in endoscopic surgeries.