Bipolar electrosurgical scissors
US6391029B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/146
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Bipolar electrosurgical scissors are disclosed having a pair of blades joined for relative movement in a scissor-like action between open and closed positions. The blades comprise a tissue contacting surface and first and second spaced apart electrodes extending along the surface. Current flow between the first and second electrodes of each blade and between each blade to promote hemostasis in tissue contacting the surface.
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