Hand control for electrosurgical electrodes
US4655215A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 1985 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2300/014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hand control for electrosurgical electrodes with the rocker arm current mode activating switch located near the front of the device. The activating switch allows a choice of coagulating current mode, cutting current mode, or neutral (no current mode). A three-position slide-locking mechanism allows the switch to be operated in one of three states: (1) complete freedom of choice of mode, (2) coagulating mode only, or (3) neutral (safety). A top-bottom symmetry and a sharp blade permit the device to be locked in the neutral position, inverted, and used as a conventional scalpel.
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