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Fluid-assisted electrosurgical scissors and methods

US8475455B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Medtronic Advanced Energy LLC · US

Inventors

Michael E. McClurken · Durham, US
Roger D. Greeley · Portsmouth, US
John W. Berry · Bel Air, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 28, 2003
Grant date	Jul 2, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 26, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2218/002
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrosurgical scissors comprising an end effector comprising a first blade member and a second blade member, the first blade member and the second blade member pivotally connected; an electrical connector configured to couple the scissors to a power source; and a fluid passage in fluid communication with at least one fluid outlet.

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