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Electrosurgical blade with minimally exposed edge, alternative to coated blade

US11723713B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2017
Grant dateAug 15, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/1412
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cutting element for an electrosurgical device. The cutting element includes an elongate non-conductive body having a first face opposite a second face, the first face and the second face defining an edge there between. A conductive element is disposed only along the edge, the conductive element being configured to cut tissue with monopolar radiofrequency energy.

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