Medical instrument and medical instrument system
US7306599B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B18/085
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical instrument includes an elongated insertion section, a pair of holding portions which hold tissue, a heat source portion, and an operation section which relatively opens/closes the holding portions. The holding portions are provided at a distal end portion of the insertion section. The heat source portion is provided to at least one of the holding portions, generates heat, and transfers the heat toward the other holding portion. At least a part of the heat source portion is covered with an insulating member provided to the holding portions. The operation section is provided at a proximal end portion of the insertion section.
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