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Electrosurgical forceps with cup for supporting tines

US10772675B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2017
Grant dateSep 15, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/1462
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrosurgical forceps incorporates a support element within an interior of a cup for supporting one or both tines at their proximal ends. The support element minimizes or prevents misalignment of the tips of the forceps during use.

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