Claims
- 1. Apparatus comprising:
a biocompatible cylindrical introducer member with an outer wall and a hollow core, the cylindrical member having a longitudinal axis and an opening along a side; and a rod with a U-shaped end that supports a cutting wire positioned in the introducer member for cutting tissue entering the opening as the cutting wire travels with respect to the opening.
- 2. Apparatus of claim 1 wherein the U-shaped end bends away from the longitudinal axis.
- 3. Apparatus of claim 2 wherein the rod comprises a non-conductive material.
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/919,583, filed on Jul. 31, 2001 which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/221,712, filed Jul. 31, 2000, which applications are incorporated herein by reference.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60221712 |
Jul 2000 |
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Continuations (1)
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09919583 |
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10894100 |
Jul 2004 |
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