Surgical needle, production method thereof, and needle holder
US5902320A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 11, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06085
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a surgical needle having a needle tip end and a clamping portion to be clamped by a needle holder for applying a current, wherein PA1 the needle tip end is made from a conductive material which is electrically connected to a conductive material of the clamping portion, PA1 an insulating layer is provided over the clamping portion and a tip surrounding portion of the surgical needle, whereas at least the needle tip end is electrically exposed, and PA1 when the insulating material over the clamping portion is clamped by the needle holder, the conductive material of the clamping portion is electrically connected to the needle holder.
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