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Vessel sealing instrument

US9974600B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2015
Grant dateMay 22, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49174
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bipolar electrosurgical instrument is provided. The bipolar electrosurgical instrument includes first and second shafts each having a jaw member extending from a distal end thereof and a handle disposed at a proximal end thereof for effecting movement of the jaw members relative to one another. A first conductive lead is adapted to connect to a first electrical potential and a second conductive lead is adapted to connect to a second electrical potential. One of the first and second conductive leads extends through the pivot to connect to a respective jaw member.

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