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Multi-function bi-polar forceps

US9492224B2 · kind B2 · utility

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393References

12Claims

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Assignee

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

Chad P. Boudreaux · Cincinnati, US
Aaron C. Voegele · Loveland, US
Charles J. Scheib · Loveland, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 20, 2013
Grant date	Nov 15, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 12, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF04C2270/041
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An end effector is disclosed. The end effector includes a first jaw member. The first jaw member comprises a first electrode. The first jaw member defines a first aperture at a distal end. The end effector includes a second jaw member. The second jaw member comprises a second electrode. The second jaw member defines a second aperture at a distal end. The second jaw member is operatively coupled to the first jaw member. The first and second apertures are configured to define a single aperture when the first and second jaw members are in a closed position. The first and second electrodes are configured to deliver energy.

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