Electrosurgical instrument
US9375253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrosurgical instrument that reduces the amount of fatigue experienced by a physician performing electrosurgery includes a hand piece with a utility conduit connected to the hand piece. The utility conduit can include an electrical cable and a smoke/fluid evacuation hose. The location at which the utility conduit exits the hand piece is selectively adjustable to reduce the resistance to the movement of the electrosurgical instrument created by the weight of the utility conduit. An electrosurgical instrument may also include an extendable shaft that allows for selective adjustment of the reach of the operational capabilities of the instrument.
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