Electrosurgical instruments, jaw members thereof, and methods of manufacturing
US12048472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1452
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A jaw member of an electrosurgical instrument includes an insulative spacer including a face and defining first and second elongated recesses on either side of the face, first and second cleats disposed at least partially within the first and second elongated recesses, respectively, a structural frame, and a tissue treating plate. The structural frame is configured to receive at least a portion of the insulative spacer therein such that first and second elongated sides of the structural frame at least partially overlap the first and second cleats, respectively. The first and second elongated sides are engaged with the first and second cleats, respectively, to thereby secure the insulative spacer relative to the structural frame with the face exposed. The tissue treating plate is disposed on the face of the insulative spacer and is adapted to connect to a source of energy to treat tissue therewith.
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