Apparatus for performing an electrosurgical procedure
US10426544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/0063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument is provided and includes a housing having a shaft. An end effector assembly is operatively connected to a distal end of the shaft and has a pair of first and second jaw members that are movable relative to one another. A drive assembly operably couples to a handle assembly associated with the housing and is configured to impart movement of a respective jaw member when the handle assembly is actuated. A spring component operably associated with each of the jaw members is configured to provide a sealing force at the jaw members.
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