Insulating boot for electrosurgical forceps
USRE44834E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
Either an endoscopic or open bipolar forceps includes a flexible, generally tubular insulating boot for insulating patient tissue, while not impeding motion of the jaw members. The jaw members are movable from an open to a closed position and the jaw members are connected to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a tissue seal. A knife assembly may be included that allows a user to selectively divide tissue upon actuation thereof. The insulating boot may be made from a viscoelastic, elastomeric or flexible material suitable for use with a sterilization process including ethylene oxide.
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