Patent ID: 8603124
Filing Date: 2013-12-10
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A medical instrument for repairing carpal tunnel syndrome, comprising: an elongated tool having an elongated cylindrical shaft having a distal end with a proximal end, and a diameter therebetween; a flat rectangular metal cutting blade having an outer vertical cutting edge and an upper horizontal cutting edge perpendicular to the vertical cutting edge, the distal end of the elongated cylindrical shaft for supporting the flat rectangular metal cutting blade; an elongated handle attached to the proximal end of the elongated shaft, the elongated handle having a diameter larger than the diameter of the elongated shaft, the flat rectangular metal cutting blade having a vertical height larger than the diameter of the elongated shaft; and a sonolucent sheath that surrounds a substantial portion of the elongated handle of the elongated tool, and where the sonolucent sheath houses the blade.