Patent ID: 9204786
Filing Date: 2015-12-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An arthroscope system comprising: an arthroscope comprising a plurality of external ribs extending radially from and running longitudinally along the outer surface of the arthroscope, said external ribs integrally formed on the outer surface of the arthroscope; an external sheath having an inner surface and a central lumen, said sheath characterized by a central portion; wherein the external sheath has an internal diameter closely matching the external diameter of the arthroscope whereby the inner surface of the external sheath, in conjunction with the ribs, define a plurality of fluid channels longitudinally extending within the arthroscope system; and apertures disposed on the central portion of the sheath in fluid communication with the fluid channels; said system further comprising a temperature sensor operably connected to the arthroscope, a pressure sensor operably connected to the arthroscope, and a sensor data interface operably connected to the arthroscope.