Enhanced control systems including flexible shielding and support systems for electrosurgical applications
US9833281B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0481
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An active electrode probe for an enhanced control surgery system is disclosed. The probe has a flexible conductor for delivering electrosurgical energy during an electrosurgical procedure, and is adapted for connection to an electrosurgical generator. The probe also has a flexible electrical insulation substantially surrounding the conductor. The probe also has a flexible conductive shield substantially enclosing the electrical insulation, the flexible conductive shield electrically connected to a reference potential, whereby any current which flows in the flexible conductive shield from the conductor is conducted to the reference potential. The flexible conductive shield is formed from a conductive wire.
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