Forceps spacing device
US4076028A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 1976 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00738
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrosurgical forceps comprising two blades which are electrically connected to an electrosurgical frequency generator so that electrosurgical radio frequencies can be transmitted from the generator to the blades. The blades are separated by a spacer member formed with a middle section defining inwardly inclined surfaces which hold the wires in a secured position against the forceps blades away from each other. The wire ends are bent down in channels formed in the spacer element and an elastomeric tubing is shrink fit around the ends of the blades to secure the spacer element and non-insulated wire ends in a fixed position.
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