A surgical apparatus removing veins in a venous system of a patient includes an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end. The second end has a cutting edge disposed on a distal edge of an aperture. A reciprocating member is disposed within the elongated shaft. A second end of the reciprocating member includes a cutting member to contact against the cutting edge of the aperture and the reciprocating member be reciprocated in response to electrical energy.
