A handle assembly for use in conjunction with a surgical cutting device isprovided. Thehandle assembly can generally include two, detachable pieces or housings. Thefirst housing caninclude electrical and mechanical components for driving a cutting assembly,such as a motor,while the second housing can include a fluid flow path that allows fluid toflow from the surgicalsite to a location outside of the cutting device. At least a portion of thefluid flow path canextend substantially adjacent to at least a portion of one or more componentsused to drive thecutting assembly to help manage the heat output of the components. The fluidflow path allowsthe fluid to exit the device without coming into contact with components likea motor, while alsohelping to cool the handle assembly. Systems and methods for cutting tissueare also provided.
