Enhanced control systems including flexible shielding and support systems for electrosurgical applications
US9314294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0481
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical system comprises a device adapted to deliver a plurality of surgical instruments to a site within a patient's body, a first surgical instrument comprising an active electrode probe, a second surgical instrument for performing a non-electrosurgical procedure, a conductive shield surrounding the active electrode probe of the first surgical instrument and connected to a reference potential, and a cold instrument monitor connected to the second surgical instrument and to the reference potential.
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