Illuminated electrosurgical devices, systems and methods
US12402933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/309
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments relate to illuminated electrosurgical devices and related systems and methods. An electrosurgical device can include an electrosurgical blade having a proximal end and a distal end and comprising a dielectric coating, at least one of the electrosurgical blade or the dielectric coating including at least one light-guiding element, an optic having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the optic optically coupled to the proximal end of the electrosurgical blade, and a light source arranged at the proximal end of the optic and configured to provide light that is guided through the optic and the at least one light-guiding element to illuminate an area around the distal end of the electrosurgical blade.
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