Surgical instrument with off-axis electrode
US6645203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1497
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument comprising a handle and an elongated probe connected to the handle. The elongated probe has a terminus distal to the handle. At least one electrode that includes an electrode surface is positioned on the terminus so that a line from a geometric center of the electrode surface and substantially perpendicular to the electrode surface intersects at an angle a longitudinal axis formed by the elongated probe. A conductor is provided for attaching the at least one electrode to the handle.
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