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Combination electrosurgical device

US9452011B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2014
Grant dateSep 27, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2034

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  • 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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