Abstract: An imaging system may comprise a first rectangular boundary array of a first plurality of ultrasonic transducers, a second rectangular boundary array of a second plurality of ultrasonic transducers positioned within the first rectangular boundary array, and a controller coupled to the first rectangular boundary array and the second rectangular boundary array. A method for image reconstruction may comprise determining whether to deliver energy to a first rectangular boundary array of a first plurality of ultrasonic transducers, or a second rectangular boundary array of a second plurality of ultrasonic transducers, the second rectangular boundary array being positioned within the first rectangular boundary array.

Abstract: An interface in a color Doppler ultrasound spectrum mode is generated on a display screen. In the interface, at a sampling preparation stage, a plurality of sampling instruction receiving regions are generated on a first position where a part of pixels of sampling tools are located and other positions. Instructions given in the regions are configured to control the sampling tools to change sampling ranges and sampling directions and pulse repetition frequencies. At a blood flow spectrum display stage, the sampling instruction receiving regions are closed; and a blood flow spectrum image control instruction region is generated to change a position of a blood flow spectrum baseline, and change an ultrasound signal gain and a spectrum speed. A computer program is stored to implement the operation method for the above color Doppler ultrasound spectrum mode interface.

Abstract: There is provided a method for ultrasound imaging comprising applying an ultrasound modulation wave at a fixed frequency F1 and a period P1 to a target in a body, the body having received an injection of microbubbles through a fluid, the modulation wave causing the microbubbles to undergo stable acoustic cavitation, emitting, toward the target and concurrently with the modulation wave, ultrasound imaging pulses centered at a frequency F2 and having a pulse repetition period of n*P1 and a pulse delay of m*P1/k, where the pulse delay varies with m, m<k, and k>1, detecting reflections of the ultrasound pulses by the microbubbles after each emission for a duration corresponding to a maximum depth of the target, and forming ultrasound images from the reflections.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an ultrasound imaging system configured to identify a scan line pattern for imaging an object or feature thereof. The system may include a controller that controls a probe for imaging a volume of a subject by transmitting and receiving ultrasound signals in accordance with a plurality of scan line patterns. One or more processors communicating with the probe may generate a plurality of image data sets based on the signals received at the probe, each data set corresponding to a discrete scan line pattern. These data sets are assessed for a target characteristic specific to the object targeted for imaging. One the data set that includes the target characteristic is identified, the one or more processors select the scan line pattern that corresponds the identified image data set. This scan line pattern may then be used for subsequent imaging of the volume to view the object.

Abstract: An ultrasonic imaging method includes: controlling an ultrasonic probe to transmit ultrasonic waves to a biological tissue under examination and receive echo signals of the biological tissue under examination, the echo signals comprising one group of channel data; beam-forming the channel data by using a first beam-forming procedure to obtain beam-formed data of a first group of beam-forming points, and generating a first ultrasonic image of the biological tissue under examination based on the beam-formed data of the first group of beam-forming points; determining a region of interest based on the first ultrasonic image; beam-forming the channel data by using a second beam-forming procedure to obtain beam-formed data of a second group of beam-forming points; generating a second ultrasonic image of the region of interest based on the beam-formed data of the second group of beam-forming points; and displaying the first and second ultrasonic images in a fusion manner.

Abstract: Systems and methods for calibrating ultrasound imaging directed towards a bone region. An ultrasound imaging device generates a first steered frame and a second steered frame, wherein the first steered frame and the second steered frame are directed towards the bone region at different angles from one another and are superimposed with one another. Parameters of each of the first steered frame and the second steered frame are applied to a cost function that outputs an estimated propagation speed of ultrasound waves to the bone region for optimizing an appearance of the first steered frame and the second steered frame. The ultrasound imaging device is calibrated based on the estimated propagation speed.

Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to estimating mean arterial pressure (MAP) of a living being.

Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnostic system and a method for controlling an ultrasound diagnostic system which can take appropriate measures in a case in which an artifact has occurred, regardless of a skill level of a user. An ultrasound diagnostic system includes: an image input unit that inputs an ultrasound image; a determination unit that determines whether or not an artifact has occurred in the ultrasound image input to the image input unit, using a trained model trained using learning data in which a plurality of ultrasound images including artifacts and occurrence causes of the artifacts are associated with each other; and a notification unit that gives a notification of an occurrence location and an occurrence cause of the artifact in the ultrasound image in a case in which the determination unit determines that the artifact has occurred.

Abstract: There are provided an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and a control method of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus which can accurately specify an examination position of a subject by an examiner while ensuring a subject's privacy. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus for the examiner to perform ultrasonography on symmetrically disposed measurement sites of the subject by using an ultrasound probe includes a gel region detection unit that detects a temporal change of a gel region where gel is applied to the examination position of the subject; and an examination position estimation unit that estimates the examination position of the subject on the basis of a position where the temporal change of the gel region is detected by the gel region detection unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for collecting a sample fluid including a hollow elongate body having a volume. The volume has a bottom and an inlet opposite to the bottom of the volume, wherein the volume of the hollow elongate body is configured to receive the sample fluid via the inlet. The apparatus further comprising at least one sensor, coupled to the hollow elongate body, wherein the at least one sensor has at least one opening for receiving at least a part of the sample fluid from the volume. The apparatus further comprising a plurality of electrical connectors, arranged with the hollow elongate body, connected to the at least one sensor.

Abstract: A container assembly for collecting a fluid specimen including a collection container having a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending therebetween and defining a chamber for receiving the fluid specimen. The container assembly may include a container lid couplable to the collection container to at least partially close the first end thereof. The container lid may include a sealing interface configured to at least partially contact the collection container when the container lid is coupled to the collection container. The sealing interface may include a textured sealing surface region configured to allow air into or out of the container assembly when the container lid is coupled to the collection container, while maintaining a substantially fluid-tight seal between the container lid and the collection container.

Abstract: A biological sample collection system can include (i) a sample collection vessel having an opening for receiving a biological sample, (ii) a plug assembly that includes a post with a fluid vent therethrough, a collar disposed about the post, and a plug that initially obstructs the fluid vent, and (iii) a sealing cap coupled to the collar and comprising a reagent chamber for storing a sample preservation reagent. The sealing cap is configured to associate and form a fluid tight connection with the sample collection vessel such that associating the sealing cap with the sample collection vessel causes a physical rearrangement of the plug assembly such that the plug is detached from the post, thereby permitting sample preservation reagent to pass from the regent chamber to the sample collection vessel.

Abstract: A mechanism configured for use in a medical device, to wake a medical grade battery or medical grade battery pack from an inactive state may comprise a switch, an electrical circuit activated by a trigger mechanism, a pre-programmed timing event mechanism incorporated within the circuitry of the medical device or the battery or the battery pack itself, a wireless activation mechanism, an electromagnetic field mechanism, a magnetic field mechanism or a combination thereof, wherein said battery or the battery pack had been placed in an inactive state to preserve a battery charge until on-demand power levels were needed and the battery or the battery pack is re-activated or awakened when the wake mechanism is activated by an end user. A medical device and methods of use comprising mechanisms to wake a medical grade battery or medical grade battery pack from an inactive state to an active, normal or “on” mode.

Abstract: An endoscopic vein harvesting system may include an endoscope including a proximal end having one or more of a collar or a handle and including a distal end. The system may include a component formed from a transparent material and configured to couple to the distal end of the endoscope. The system may include one or more visual indicators formed on or within a selected portion of the component. In some implementations, the one or more visual indicators may assist a harvester to determine a position of the component relative to a vein to be harvested.

Abstract: A catheter system includes a catheter, an introducer sheath, and a tubular plug. The catheter comprises an elongate body having an expandable medical device coupled with a distal end thereof. The introducer sheath comprises an elongate body defining a lumen therein. The introducer sheath is disposed over the catheter to form a gap therebetween. The tubular plug comprises an elongate body and extends through the lumen of the introducer sheath. The tubular plug is disposed between the catheter and the introducer sheath to occlude the gap. Further, the tubular plug is releasably fixed relative to the introducer sheath such that the tubular plug is removable from the lumen to allow the expandable medical device to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A tissue retrieval system including a tissue retrieval bag deployable from an introducer and suspended in an open configuration by support arms can include retention features to prevent inadvertent movement of the tissue retrieval bag relative to the support arms. The support arms can include protruding domes, folds, or curls to restrict sliding of the tissue retrieval bag relative to the support arms. Alternately, tension can be maintained in a cord loop coupled to an opening of the tissue retrieval bag to prevent the tissue retrieval bag from inadvertently sliding relative to the support arms.

Abstract: A bone displacement system includes a removable guide and frame. The removable guide includes a proximal anchoring portion and a distal anchoring portion. The proximal anchoring portion has a proximal anchoring aperture for receiving a first wire to connect the guide to a proximal bone. The distal anchoring portion has a distal anchoring aperture for receiving a second wire to connect the guide to a distal bone. The guide includes a slot configured to receive a tool. The frame includes a compression-distraction mechanism and a rotation mechanism. The compression-distraction mechanism is connected to the rotation mechanism and engageable with the proximal bone. The rotation mechanism includes a distal aperture for receiving the second wire to connect the rotation mechanism to the distal bone, and the compression-distraction mechanism is configured to move the rotation mechanism and the distal bone relative to the proximal bone. Further disclosed is a bone displacement method.

Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided that can assume both open and closed positions, and is easily convertible from one position to the other. The retractor assembly involves an arcuate frame member that can be engaged to an arcuate connector, which together form a generally circular or elliptical retractor frame assembly. The frame member has a groove for the insertion of one or more mobile carriages that hold retractor blade posts and allow the posts to move in multiple directions. The carriages may be locked to prevent movement in one or more directions, as well.

Abstract: A systems may compress a first bone portion relative to a second bone portion. The system may have an anchor moveable through a hole in the first bone portion or the second bone portion. The anchor includes a proximal component that has a proximal component proximal end with a head, and a proximal component distal end with a bore. The anchor also includes a distal component that has a distal component proximal end, including a shaft that may be translatably retained within the bore. The distal component also has a distal component distal end with a toggle mechanism that is moveable and/or actuatable. The toggle mechanism may move between a retracted position, in which the toggle mechanism may be inserted through the hole in the bone, and a deployed position, in which the toggle mechanism may extend beyond the hole, thereby restricting motion and applying compressive force to the bone.

Abstract: A suturing device comprising an elongated member including a cavity formed in a surface thereof, a needle passage, and a vacuum port. When the elongated member is inserted into a body including tissue and a vacuum is applied to the cavity, the tissue is captured by the cavity. A needle pusher is operable to move a needle having a sutured attached thereto through the tissue until a first end of the needle is captured by a needle capturing assembly. A clamp coupled to the elongated member is used to extract the needle from the needle capturing assembly and reposition the needle with suture attached to be re-engaged by the needle pusher. The cavity may include a plurality of cavity portions for capturing multiple contiguous portions of the tissue such that a single pass of the needle and the suture results in the suturing of the multiple portions of the tissue.

Abstract: An analysis system trains a machine learning model to detect stapling events from a video of a surgical procedure. The machine learning model detects times when stapling events occur as well as one or more characteristics of each stapling event such as length of staples, clamping time, or other characteristics. The machine learning model is trained on videos of surgical procedures identifying when stapling events occurred through a learning process. The machine learning model may be applied to an input video to detect a sequence of stapler events. Stapler event sequences may furthermore be analyzed and/or aggregated to generate various analytical data relating to the surgical procedures for applications such as inventor management, performance evaluation, or predicting patient outcomes.

Abstract: A multi-staple inserter and drill guide, and methods of use thereof, are disclosed therein. The orthopedic staples can also be used in addition to interfragmentary screws to apply further compression of the bone fragments.

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body, a shaft, a motor, a firing assembly, an end effector, and a control circuit. The motor is activatable to actuate the firing assembly through a firing stroke to staple and sever tissue with the end effector. The control circuit is configured to monitor one or more use metrics of the surgical instrument. Responsive to at least one of the one or more use metrics exceeding a predetermined threshold, the control circuit is further configured to initiate at least one of providing a notification to a user or disabling the firing assembly.

Abstract: A surgical fastener applier including a housing containing a compartment, an elongated member extending distally from the housing, first and second jaws and a firing mechanism. The firing mechanism is movable between a first position and a second position to effect firing of fasteners into the tissue clamped between the first and second jaws. A power pack is removably loadable into the compartment, the power pack having a motor and an engagement member removably engageable with the firing mechanism within the compartment when the power pack is loaded into the compartment to effect movement of the firing mechanism. An interchangeable battery pack is removably loadable into the power pack for powering the motor. Bearings restrict axial and radial movement of the firing and articulation assembly in the power pack.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical end effector for use with a surgical instrument. The surgical end effector comprises a jaw, and a staple cartridge seatable in the jaw. The staple cartridge comprises a sensor array configured to take measurements corresponding to a parameter associated with a function of the surgical instrument, a processor, and a memory storing program instructions. The memory storing program instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform an initial calibration of the sensor array, determine an initial adjustment to the measurements based on the initial calibration, perform an in-use calibration of the sensor array, and modify the initial adjustment based on the in-use calibration.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a jaw body configured to couple with an end effector portion of a surgical stapler and cooperate with an opposing jaw to compress, staple, and cut tissue. An anvil surface of the jaw body has a plurality of staple forming pockets configured to form a plurality of staples. An elongate slot extends through the anvil surface from a proximal slot end at a proximal end of the staple forming pockets to a distal slot end at a distal end of the staple forming pockets. A first slot portion is configured to slidably receive a first portion of a firing member, and a second slot portion opens to the anvil surface and is configured to slidably receive a second portion of the firing member. A dimension of the second slot portion varies along the longitudinal axis between the proximal slot end and the distal slot end.

Abstract: A method for operating a surgical instrument is disclosed.

Abstract: A modular surgical instrument system that comprises modular components and a control circuit electrically couplable to the modular components. The modular components comprise a shaft and a handle assembly. The handle assembly comprises a disposable outer housing. The disposable outer housing is movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The handle assembly further comprises a control inner core receivable inside the disposable outer housing in the open configuration. The disposable outer housing is configured to isolate the control inner core in the closed configuration. The modular components further comprise a loading unit releasably couplable to the shaft and a staple cartridge releasably couplable to an end effector. The loading unit comprises the end effector.

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first and second jaw, a firing assembly, a first buttress assembly, and a second buttress assembly. The first and second jaw actuate relative to each other between an open and closed position to grasp tissue. The second jaw includes a fastening assembly having a deck defining a plurality of openings and a plurality of fasteners housed within the openings. The firing assembly drives the plurality of fasteners out of the plurality of openings against a plurality of fastening forming features of the first jaw. The first buttress assembly and the second buttress assembly are associated with the first and second jaw, respectively. The first buttress assembly includes a first material and a first thickness. The second buttress assembly includes a second material and a second thickness. The first material and the second material differ in rigidity. The first thickness and the second thickness are different.

Abstract: An apparatus configured for use with an end effector of a surgical fastening instrument includes a first adjunct including a plurality of first resiliently compressible elements interconnected with each other. The apparatus also includes a second adjunct opposed from the first adjunct. The second adjunct includes a plurality of second resiliently compressible elements interconnected with each other. Each first resiliently compressible element of the plurality of first resiliently compressible elements is configured to align and thermally bond with a corresponding second resiliently compressible element of the plurality of second resiliently compressible elements to secure the first and second adjuncts to each other.

Abstract: A loading unit for use with a surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes a tool assembly having a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly that are movable in relation to one another; a surgical buttress releasably secured to a tissue contacting surface of the anvil assembly and/or the cartridge assembly, wherein each surgical buttress is secured to the anvil assembly and/or the cartridge assembly by at least one anchor; a release assembly associated with the anvil assembly and/or the cartridge assembly; and a drive assembly slidably translatable through the tool assembly between proximal and distal positions, wherein the drive assembly actuates the release assembly to thereby release the anchor to free the surgical buttress from the anvil assembly and/or the cartridge assembly.

Abstract: A medical support system that supports intravascular treatment includes: a detection device inserted into a blood vessel and configured to be capable of detecting a state of a treatment target which is the blood vessel or an object attached to the blood vessel; and a control unit configured to select a treatment device or a treatment method, which is suitable for the state of the treatment target detected by the detection device.

Abstract: Treatment of aneurysms can be improved by delivering an occlusive member (e.g., an expandable braid) to an aneurysm sac in conjunction with an embolic element (e.g., coils, embolic material). A treatment system for such treatment can include an electrolytically corrodible conduit having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a detachment zone between the proximal portion and the distal portion. An occlusive member having a proximal hub is coupled to the conduit distal portion. The conduit has a lumen configured to pass an embolic element therethrough. An inner electrode assembly can be slidably disposed within the conduit lumen to facilitate electrolytic detachment of the occlusive member at the detachment zone.

Abstract: Cardiothoracic surgical devices with a dual lumen cannula (8) that cooperates with a clamping assembly (35) for facilitating a CPB. The dual lumen cannula (8) has a distal end portion (8d) configured to reside inside an aorta (A) of a patient. The distal end portion (8d) has a first lumen (9) and a second lumen (10) in fluid isolation. The first lumen (9) has a lumen orifice (13) that faces a first direction inside the aorta and the second lumen (10) comprises a lumen orifice (15) that faces a second direction that is different than the first direction inside the aorta.

Abstract: A device for treating tissue includes a clip including clip arms and a coupler. Each of the clip arms extends from a proximal end to a distal end. Proximal ends of the clip arms are slidably received within a channel of a capsule. A proximal end of the capsule includes openings extending through a wall. The coupler is mounted over the proximal end of the capsule via deployment arms including engaging features extending laterally inward from an interior surface thereof to engage the openings of the capsule. The coupler includes retention arms configured to engage a corresponding portion of an applicator. When a pre-determined compressive force is applied to the coupler, the deployment arms are proximally slidable along the corresponding portion of the applicator to deflect the deployment arms out of engagement with the capsule so that the coupler is separable from the capsule.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical guide for receiving and guiding a surgical instrument performing a bone osteotomy, the guide including a body, at least one cutting channel extending in length along the first body face and extending through the body, the cutting channel having a discrete length such that the channel is bounded by the first and second body faces through which it extends, two or more apertures adapted to receive a fixation device, the guide including one or more elongate arms or arm assemblies directly or indirectly connected to and extending from one side wall of the body. The guide may be used in canine tibial plateau levelling osteotomy and other orthopedic or surgical procedures. Also described are methods for use of the guide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system to engage a plurality of tools. In the system a drive shaft and collet may be assembled to engage and disengage, selectively, a plurality of tools. User selection may allow use of a plurality of tools during a procedure or during a plurality of procedures.

Abstract: A system and method for fusing the sacroiliac joint is described herein. The system includes a first sacrum anchor and a first compression anchor for implantation through a bore in the iliac bone into engagement with the first sacrum anchor. The first sacrum anchor includes an external thread portion, and an internal channel defined by an inner surface. The inner surface includes an internal thread portion. The first compression anchor includes an outer thread portion along part of the shaft configured to engage the internal thread portion of the first sacrum anchor. Rotation of the first compression anchor draws the first compression anchor toward the first sacrum anchor when the outer thread portion of the first compression anchor is threadably engaged with the internal thread portion of the first sacrum anchor. This configuration allows a user to dial in the appropriate compression on the SI joint.

Abstract: A subtalar nail implant system, an apparatus and spacer for such a subtalar nail implant system and methods of fusing a subtalar joint of a patient allow for primary and revision arthrodesis of the subtalar joint. The system allows for a more stable fusion construct, compression at the fusion site and immediate weight-bearing.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a surgical device which is externally used as aiming device that permits accurate placement of surgical wire to mend a supracondylar fracture. The device of the invention decreases operative time, risks of the re-dislocation through continuous manipulation, radiology exposure for both the patient and operation room staff, and to decreases anesthesia duration. It is also directed to surgical use of the device for repair of a supracondylar fracture and to methods for making it.

Abstract: A cutting guide for spinal osteotomy comprises two polyhedral blocks, each polyhedral block comprising a respective tubular guide member, each tubular guide member extends from a proximal opening to a distal opening and has an axial cavity extending along a longitudinal axis; a connecting bridge which connects the two polyhedral blocks to each other and is adapted to surmount a spinous process of said vertebra; and contact members designed to match a corresponding plurality of points of contact on the patient's vertebra to define a unique coupling configuration of the cutting guide on the patient's vertebra. The two polyhedral blocks each comprise at least a first and a second slotted body, associated in pairs with a respective tubular guide member, arranged one opposite the other with respect to the corresponding tubular guide member associated therewith.

Abstract: Osteotomy systems, devices, and methods for using the osteotomy systems are disclosed. The osteotomy system including an alignment device, at least one k-wire for insertion into the alignment device, and a cut guide with at least one hole for receiving at least one k-wire and a slot for receiving a saw blade. An osteotomy kit including an alignment device, cut guide, and position rotation device. The alignment device, cut guide, position rotation device, and bone plate are also disclosed. Finally, a method for fusing bones using the osteotomy system is also disclosed.

Abstract: An intravascular device for providing feedback to an operator during use and methods of providing the same as disclosed. A catheter tube extends from a handle assembly. An expandable portion is connected to the catheter tube and is selectively movable between a first position and an expanded position. A feedback device provided at the expandable portion provides the operator with the feedback.

Abstract: Described herein is a neuroaspiration catheter for removing a blood clot in a blood vessel. The neuroaspiration catheter includes a first tube, a second tube and a wire for guiding the navigation of the catheter. The wire can be navigated to the site of the blood clot, aid the navigation of the catheter, and left in the blood vessel during and after the aspiration. If the aspiration fails, the catheter can be quickly navigated back to the site of the blood clot using the wire as a guide. Also described herein is a method of removing a blood clot using the neuroaspiration catheter.

Abstract: An aspiration catheter includes an elongate tubular body having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The elongate tubular body comprises an inner liner and one or more outer layers. The inner liner comprises a first surface defining a lumen of the elongate tubular body and a second surface. The one or more outer layers are disposed over the second surface of the inner liner. In an embodiment, the inner liner has a first thickness at the proximal end portion of the elongate tubular body and a second thickness at the distal end portion of the elongate tubular body smaller than the first thickness. In another embodiment, the inner liner is provided with plural voids between the first surface and the second surface of the inner liner.

Abstract: Method for using a clot retrieval device for treating a clot in a blood vessel for use in the treatment of ischemic stroke to reperfuse an obstructed vessel. The method comprising delivering a revascularization device to a blood vessel of a respective human patient of a first plurality of human patients for retrieving a clot and removing the revascularization device and restoring perfusion to the blood vessel for the first plurality of human patients with one or more clots by passing the revascularization device by, through, or about the clot to achieve a reperfusion outcome greater than approximately 53.5% under a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0-2 within a predetermined time period.

Abstract: An adjunct configured for use with an end effector of a surgical stapler includes a plurality of resiliently compressible elements interconnected with each other. The adjunct also includes a tissue-engaging face configured to contact tissue clamped by the end effector during closure thereof, and a stapler-engaging face configured to be releasably secured to a stapling surface of the end effector. Each resiliently compressible element of the plurality of resiliently compressible elements includes a hollow interior and an open end at one of the tissue-engaging or stapler-engaging faces. The hollow interior expands outwardly toward the open end. Each resiliently compressible element of the plurality of resiliently compressible elements is configured to be captured and compressed by a corresponding staple ejected from the end effector into the clamped tissue and thereby reinforce the engagement between the ejected staples and the clamped tissue.

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first and second jaw actuatable between an open and closed position, a buttress assembly having a compressible material, and a fastener assembly associated with the second jaw. The fastener assembly and the buttress assembly may cooperatively grasp tissue while the first and second jaws are in the closed position. The fastener assembly includes a deck defining a plurality of openings and a plurality of fasteners each housed within a respective opening of the plurality of openings. Each fastener can actuate out of the respective opening and into the buttress assembly. Each fastener includes a first leg having a piercing tip, and an attachment feature associated with the first leg. The attachment feature can engage the buttress assembly to couple the first leg with the buttress assembly without bending a portion of the first leg associated with the piercing tip.

Abstract: A biopsy forceps includes: a forceps part having a forceps cup that may open and close; a bending part that is configured to be bendable and includes the forceps part at the front end thereof; an operation part for operating opening and closing of the forceps cup and bending of the bending part; a shaft part coupled to the bending part and the operation part; a first operating member that is inserted through the shaft part, the first operating member being for opening and closing the forceps cup in conjunction with the operation of the operation part; a second operating member that is inserted through the shaft part, the second operating member being for bending the bending part in conjunction with the operation of the operation part; and a contrast agent supply tube that is inserted through the shaft part, the contrast agent supply tube having a distal end open to the forceps part and a proximal end open to the operation part.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preferentially removing cartilage from a bone in a joint that is effective at removing the cartilage while minimizing any removal of the cortical bone.