Converting cutting and coagulating electrosurgical device...

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2007-03-27

2007-03-27

Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C128S898000

Reexamination Certificate

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10645810

ABSTRACT:
A bipolar electrosurgical instrument and method for use is provided. The instrument includes a handle at a proximal end, active and return electrodes at a distal end that are electrically insulated from one another, a shaft extending therebetween, and a converting element including an electrically conductive portion. The converting element is movable between a first position wherein the electrically conductive portion is in electrical contact with the active electrode and not the return electrode, and a second position wherein the electrically conductive portion is not in electrical contact with the active electrode.

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