Universal self-limiting electrosurgical return electrode

US10085791B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. · US

Inventors

• Michael D. Ehninger · South Jordan, US
• Paul R. Borgmeier · Salt Lake City, US
• Darcy W. Greep · South Jordan, US
• Roger Millis · West Jordan, US
• Melissa K. Fischer · Cumming, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 26, 2014
• Grant date: Oct 2, 2018
• Expiry date: Mar 8, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2018/167
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A self-limiting electrosurgical return electrode for use with electrosurgical procedures is disclosed. The return electrode includes a conductive element and pads disposed on opposing sides of the conductive element. The conductive element, optionally in combination with the pads, is configured to limit the density of electrical current that passes from a patient to the return electrode. The conductive element and the pads can cooperate to define two separate working surfaces on opposing sides of the return electrode. The return electrode can also be safely used with patients of substantially any size and without requiring adjustments to the power settings of an electrosurgical generator.