Patent ID: 8603125
Filing Date: 2013-12-10
Classification: A61B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of using an apparatus including a first member defining a first bore along a longitudinal axis and a second member defining a second bore and movable at least partially within the first bore and relative to the first bore to sever a third member, the method comprising: passing the third member along an end portion of the second bore extending along an elongated open slot defined through an outer wall of the second member and forming an entrance opening at a first end of the second bore of the second member and an exit opening at a second end of the elongated slot; engaging the third member with a cutting edge defined at a distal end of the first member; moving at least one of the first member or the second member relative to the other of the first member or the second member such that the second member moves at least partially within the first bore of the first member; and forming an interference between the cutting edge of the first member and the second member at the second end of the elongated open slot to engage and sever the third member.