Cooled electrosurgical forceps

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2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S051000, C606S052000, C606S027000, C606S025000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09886658

ABSTRACT:
Bipolar electrosurgical forceps includes a first electrode attached to a first heat pipe and a second electrode attached to a second heat pipe. The heat pipe can be removably attached to the forceps. The forceps can also include a securing mechanism that secures the removable heat pipes to the device.

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