Electrosurgical clip applicator
US5207691A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 1991 |
| Grant date | May 4, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S227/901
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A clip applicating device deploys surgical clips to ligate ducts and/or vessels during surgical procedures. While the clip is deployed the device simultaneously delivers electrosurgical energy to the affected tissue through the clip. This causes the clip and the adjacent tissue to be fused together, resulting in more secure surgical clips. The clipping device may be configured either as a bipolar or a monopolar instrument.
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