Patent ID: 8657842
Filing Date: 2014-02-25
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of positioning a cutting device to access a target anatomical location in a patient's body comprising: manipulating a distal portion of an elongate shaft of the cutting device into a first desired configuration by manipulating at least a section of the distal portion by hand without the use of a separate tool prior to inserting the distal portion of the elongate shaft into the patient's body; maintaining the distal portion of the elongate shaft in the first desired configuration, wherein the manipulated section of the distal portion is configured to retain the first desired configuration of the distal portion of the elongate shaft while the elongate shaft is positioned in the patient's body; manipulating the previously manipulated section of the distal portion of the elongate shaft into a second desired configuration by hand without the use of a separate tool, wherein the manipulated section of the distal portion is configured to retain the second desired configuration; receiving tissue within an opening in the distal portion of the elongate shaft; and actuating, a cutting mechanism within the distal portion of the elongate shaft past the opening to cut the tissue.