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Cautery device

US9901393B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2016
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/162
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Techniques are disclosed to cauterize tissue. For example, certain aspects herein relate to a cautery device. The cautery device includes a voltage source comprising a voltage pump and a battery. The cautery device further includes a probe for applying current from the voltage source to tissue. The probe includes a first electrically conductive element electrically coupled to a first pole of the voltage source. The probe further includes a second electrically conductive element coupled to a second pole of the voltage source.

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