Switch apparatus and method for switching between multiple electrodes for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
US5540722A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/0066
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A switch apparatus for performing diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures on a patient by the use of first and second electrodes adapted to be placed on the patient and by the use of a defibrillator unit and another medical device utilizing radiofrequency energy from a radiofrequency generator unit comprising a multi-function adapter unit adapted to be coupled to the first and second electrodes and adapted to be coupled to the defibrillator unit and to the electrosurgery unit for switching between the defibrillation unit and another medical device to permit performing the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on the patient utilizing the same first and second electrodes.
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