Surgical instrument
US10722294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1465
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument is disclosed which comprises a surgical device actuatable for performing a surgical procedure, the device having an electrically conductive portion, and an ion-generating electrode integrally arranged with respect to the surgical device, the ion-generating electrode having an ion emission zone. The ion emission zone of the ion-generating electrode and the electrically conductive portion of the surgical device are moveable relative to each-other between a first position and a second position.
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