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Bipolar surgical instrument for coagulation and cutting

US5573535A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 23, 1994
Grant dateNov 12, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/00601
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bipolar surgical instrument is disclosed which includes electrical conductors which are separated by an insulating member disposed therebetween, the insulating member having a longitudinally extending bore for reception of a blade member. The blade member is selectively actuatable by a lever member extending from the handle portion of the bipolar surgical instrument.

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