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Connection of a bipolar electrosurgical hand piece to a monopolar output of an electrosurgical generator

US9532827B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2011
Grant dateJan 3, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/0091
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for operatively connecting a bipolar electrosurgical hand piece to a monopolar output of an electrosurgical unit wherein active components simulate expected impedance characteristics of monopolar return electrodes connected to a patient.

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