Articulating surgical instrument
US11717364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0808
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrosurgical instrument having jaws is energized and actuated using a length of cable. The cable is formed of a conductive inner portion coated with a dielectric polymer. The cable extends through a pass-through in a portion of the jaw and is crimped to create a mechanical and electrical connection between the conductive inner portion and the conductive jaw material.
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