Bipolar surgical instruments

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1995-04-06

1996-06-18

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

606 52, 606 41, A61B 1739

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active

055273130

ABSTRACT:
A bipolar surgical instrument is disclosed comprising a handle and a tool for applying electrical energy to body tissue. In a preferred embodiment, the tool is forceps having jaws movable between open and closed positions in response to movement of the handle. A pair of electrical connection receptacles in the handle respectively connect to a pair of electrically isolated conducting paths. Each path contacts a forceps jaw for transmitting electrical energy to body tissue. The instrument has particular application to endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical procedures.

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