Electrosurgery electrode
US4593691A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B18/1402
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved electrosurgery electrode is disclosed for cooperation with an electrode holder connected to a source of electrical power. The improved electrode comprises a solid electrode shaft having a first and a second end with a shaft connector electrically connecting the first end of the electrode shaft to the electrode holder. An electrode tip is disposed on the second end of the shaft with the electrode tip having a hook terminating in a distal end extending generally perpendicular to an axis extending through the electrode shaft. A shaft insulator provides a waterproof electrical insulation between an exposed portion of the electrode tip and the shaft connector. The shaft connector may optionally enable removal or interchange of the electrodes in the electrode holder to accommodate for various types of electrosurgery techniques such as a subcutaneous lateral release or a meniscectomy procedure through an arthroscopic system.
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