Combination argon plasma coagulation and electrocautery device and method
US7578817B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0817
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A combination argon plasma coagulation (APC) and monopolar electrosurgical device and method are shown. An electrosurgical tool such as a spatula, hook, ball, or the like has a neck and a plurality of members biased to an open position. The electrosurgical tool is connected to the shaft having a channel therein for accommodating an APC probe. A collet is placed on the shaft and is provided with a mechanism such as threads to permit movement of the collet with respect to the shaft. Such movement causes the plurality of members of the surgical tool to move being open and closed positions.
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