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Electrosurgical and ultrasonic surgical system

US5190517A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1991
Grant dateMar 2, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/00875
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrical circuit system which provides electrical energy to a surgical apparatus having ultrasonic fragmentation, aspiration and electrosurgical coagulation capabilities, which system also includes an impedance sensing network and automatic feedback power output control to reduce RF power output as load impedance increases, thereby reducing RF leakage current.

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