Flat loop bipolar electrode tips for electrosurgical instrument
US5733283A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49117
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrode tip is provided for use in a bi polar electrosurgical instrument. The electrode tip has a generally loop shaped working portion, including a first and second electrode, The first electrode is generally loop shaped. The second electrode generally surrounds the first electrode and is generally spaced from and coplanar with the first electrode. The electrodes have sharp edges in cross-section which emit concentrated energy in the radial direction.
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