Combination electrosurgical device
US9452011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1462
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrosurgical device comprising: (a) forceps including: (i) a first working arm and (ii) a second working arm; (b) a blade electrode; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between a first electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a first therapy current through the first working arm, the second working arm, or both, and a second electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a second therapy current through the blade electrode; and wherein the first working arm and the second working arm of the forceps are immobilized in the second electrical configuration so that both the forceps and the first therapy current are disabled.
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