Hybrid contact quality monitoring return electrode
US8523853B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/167
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrosurgical return electrode is disclosed. The return electrode includes an intermediary layer formed from a dielectric material, the intermediary layer having a top surface and a patient-contacting surface. The return electrode also includes a capacitive return electrode formed from a conductive material disposed on the top surface of the intermediary layer and a resistive monitoring electrode formed from a conductive material disposed on the patient-contact surface of the intermediary layer.
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