Electrocautery probe with variable morphology electrode

Details Electrocautery probe with variable morphology electrode Electrocautery probe with variable morphology electrode

1996-07-30

1999-11-09

Peffley, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

606 41, 606 47, 600374, A61B 1739

Patent

active

059805196

ABSTRACT:
An electrocautery probe with a variable morphology electrode includes a coil electrode extending through the distal end of a probe, an adjustment mechanism operable from a proximal end of the probe for changing the morphology of the coil electrode, and a connection for receiving a current for application through the electrode. The morphology of the electrode can be changed by adjusting the length of electrode which extends from the probe. In a preferred embodiment, the morphology of the electrode can also be changed through the use of slider having a shaped head which extends from the distal end of the probe and presses against the electrode. The shaped head of the slider can have a variety of shapes and when the shaped head of the slider urges against the electrode, the electrode is formed to the same shape as that of the distal end of the slider head. Also provided are mechanisms for adjusting and maintaining the position of the slider and shaped head with respect to the electrode.

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