Patent ID: 9028514
Filing Date: 2015-05-12
Classification: A61B,A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a surgical probe, comprising: forming first and second blades, the first blade including an elongated body portion and an end portion, the second blade including an elongated body portion and a cutting edge at an end of the body portion, the cutting edge configured to cut material against the end portion of the first blade; establishing the body portions of the first and second blades as defining cross sections normal to the elongated body portions of the blades, the cross sections each defining centrally disposed edges adjacent one another, at least one of the cross sections being asymmetrical about a line substantially parallel to the centrally disposed edges; inserting the first and second blades into a tubular body having a cutting aperture at a first end of the tubular body; and fixing the first blade to the tubular body, the second blade configured to translate longitudinally within the tubular body; wherein forming the first and second blades includes: providing a sheet material having opposing surfaces; securing an etch-resistant material to the opposing surfaces; and applying an etching material to exposed areas of the sheet material.