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Ultrasonic dissector and sealer

US9918736B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2014
Grant dateMar 20, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 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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