Arthroscopic Shavers

Arthroscopic Shavers are used in Orthopedic procedures where joint surfaces are resected and/or reshaped. It is crucial these devices are clean and in proper working order to avoid patient injury or introducing of potential contaminants into a joint surface.

Some points to consider when performing borescope inspections on Arthroscopic shavers:

Preparation:

1. Ensure borescope is appropriately sized for the shaver handpiece to be inspected
   
2. Remove and properly dispose of any blades/burrs prior to inspection

Areas to inspect:

1. Exterior of handpiece
   
2. Blade/burr attachment mechanism
   
3. Suction channel lumen
   
4. Suction control valve

What to look for:

1. Damage
   
1. Suction valve lever loose or does not move through full range of motion
   
2. Blade/burr attachment mechanism worn, loose or broken
   
3. Surfaces scrached or gouged
   
4. Pitting from corrosion
2. Debris
   
1. Filaments from cleaning implements
   
2. Cartilage fragments
   
3. Bone fragments or marrow
   
4. Blood clots
   
5. Metal shavings
3. Discoloration
   
1. Dried blood
   
2. Dried fatty liquid or synovial fluid
   
3. Rust/corrosion
   
4. Base metal showing through stainless steel layer
   
5. Hard water/mineral deposits
4. Droplets
   
1. Blood
   
2. Fatty liquid/synovial fluid
   
3. Irrigation fluid
   
4. Cleaning fluids, including simethicone
   
5. Rinse water

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