Rotating transducer mount for ultrasonic surgical instruments
US8461744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00916
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one general aspect, various embodiments are directed to an ultrasonic surgical instrument that comprises a handpiece housing that operably supports an electrical contact assembly therein that is in electrical communication with a signal source. An acoustic assembly is supported within the handpiece housing in rotatable contact with the electrical contact assembly. In various embodiments, the signal source produces at least one of an ultrasonic signal and a radio frequency signal.
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