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Bipolar colpotomy device

US9011433B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10References

18Claims

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Assignee

Gyrus ACMI, Inc. · US

Inventors

Kester J. Batchelor · Mound, US
Nikhil M. Murdeshwar · Abington, US
Tracey L. DOBBS · Delano, US
Jyue Boon Lim · New Brighton, US
Tsuyoshi Hayashida · Sagamihara, JP
Riyad Moe · Austin, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 15, 2013
Grant date	Apr 21, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 10, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2018/1407
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bipolar electrosurgical assembly is for use in female pelvic surgical procedures. A first shaft includes a uterine manipulator, a second shaft that fits over the first shaft includes a colpotomy cup and first and second electrodes, and a third shaft can be provided over the second shaft and carries a seal for maintaining pneumoperitoneum. The colpotomy cup uses the first and second electrodes for resecting uterine tissue. Incision and resection may be performed by positioning the colpotomy cup near the cervico-vaginal junction, activating the first electrode, and moving one or both of the electrodes.

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