Sealing and/or cutting instrument
US9526558B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00898
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sealing and/or cutting instrument having a thermally active surface or element which may be used to seal and then cut tissue, ducts, vessels, etc., apart. The instrument may include a thermally active surface or element comprised of a conductor covered with a ferromagnetic material. The instrument may contact tissue with one or more surfaces comprised of a non-stick material. A sensor in communication with the instrument may be used to monitor a therapeutic procedure and signal when sealing and/or cutting of a tissue is complete.
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