Ultrasonic dissector and sealer
US9918736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N7/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for ultrasonically treating tissue includes accessing a surgical site with an ultrasonic surgical instrument, dissecting tissue with a first portion of the blade, and sealing tissue with a second portion of the blade. The instrument includes a blade that defines a longitudinal axis. The blade is configured to oscillate along the longitudinal axis to ultrasonically treat tissue.
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