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Irrigating bipolar forceps

US11547464B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Inventors

Gregg D. Scheller · Wildwood, US
Brett D. Smith · Chesterfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 4, 2015
Grant date	Jan 10, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 9, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2218/002
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An irrigating bipolar forceps may include a first forceps arm, a conductor tip of the first forceps arm, a second forceps arm, a conductor tip of the second forceps arm, an input conductor isolation mechanism, and irrigation tubing. A proximal end of the first forceps arm may be disposed within the input conductor isolation mechanism and a proximal end of the second forceps arm may be disposed within the input conductor isolation mechanism. An application of a force to a lateral portion of the forceps arms may be configured to close the forceps arms. A reduction of a force applied to a lateral portion of the forceps arms may be configured to open the forceps arms. The irrigation tubing may transport a fluid from an irrigation supply system to a surgical site.

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