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Single-pole coagulation forceps

US4054143A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 19, 1976
Grant dateOct 18, 1977
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Expiry dateApr 19, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/00196
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a single-pole coagulation forceps having an insulated conductive guide barrel, a rod which is insulated in its proximal end region, which extends through the barrel and which terminates in forceps jaws externally of the distal end of the barrel, and an insulated operated handle connected to the guide barrel and rod, for opening and closing the forceps jaws, there is provided a substantially rigid sheath extending around the insulation of the barrel and an impact and heat-resistant sleeve enclosing said sheath. Preferably, a substantially rigid sheath also extends around the insulation on the proximal end region of the rod and is enclosed by an impact and heat-resistant insulating sleeve.

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