Bipolar surgical forceps with argon plasma coagulation capability
US7122035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B18/1442
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Bipolar surgical forceps having argon plasma coagulation capability are shown. The surgical forceps include in their body a channel for receiving a flexible tube having a wire within it. The flexible tubing and wire within it are connected to a generator that provides electrical energy to the wire and argon or other inert gas to the tube. The flexible tubing travels a portion of the length of the forceps and ends with a coaxial connector in the proximity of the points of the scissors. An argon plasma coagulation sleeve is placed on the point of one or both limbs of the forceps and is connected to the flexible tubing and wire through the coaxial connector.
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