Electrosurgical apparatus and method
US12144533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/141
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for electrosurgery are disclosed. In one arrangement, an electrosurgical element and a control system are provided. The electrosurgical element is electrically driven in a first electrical driving mode. The first electrical driving mode is such as to cause heating of human or animal tissue by the electrosurgical element. The heating contributes to modification or cutting of tissue by the electrosurgical element. The electrosurgical element is electrically driven in a second electrical driving mode. An electrical response of the electrosurgical element is measured during the electrical driving of the electrosurgical element in the second electrical driving mode.
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