Instruments with electrically isolated components, related systems and methods
US11490978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/305
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument component for coupling an end effector to a shaft of a surgical instrument may comprise a distal portion made of an electrically conductive first material, a proximal portion made of an electrically conductive second material, and an intermediate portion made of an electrically insulating third material. The intermediate portion is disposed between and integrally connected to the proximal portion and to the distal portion.
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