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Illuminated electrosurgical system and method of use

US10499974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 2015
Grant dateDec 10, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/308
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical system that illuminates a surgical site using one or more illumination means is powered by radiofrequency energy produced by an electrosurgical generator. Illumination may occur whether or not current is being delivered from an active electrode to target tissue.

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