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Insulated sleeve high frequency resectoscope

US4506668A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Filing dateJun 20, 1983
Grant dateMar 26, 1985
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B18/149
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The insulating end piece of a high frequency cutting loop resectoscope is formed using ceramic fibers in an epoxy resin matrix for improved strength, heat dissipation and abrasion resistance. An end portion has fibers fused together or a separate annular ceramic body welded to the fibers.

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