Bipolar electrosurgical forceps
US4938761A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00821
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bioplar electrosurgical forceps carries a thermocouple junction at the distal end of each of two mutually opposed prongs. The junctions are formed by welding a constantan wire directly to the ferrous metal prongs, thereby avoiding the need for electrical isolation.
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