Surgery – Instruments – Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-17
2006-01-17
Cohen, Lee S. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Electrical application
C606S045000, C606S049000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06986768
ABSTRACT:
An electrosurgical electrode shroud including a hollow substantially cylindrical member having a first end portion and a second end portion; the first end portion defining an opening which is configured and dimensioned to receive an electrosurgical electrode assembly therein; the second end portion defining an opening which is configured and dimensioned to receive an electrode mounting portion of an electrosurgical instrument, wherein at least the second end portion is formed of a substantially translucent material. The electrosurgical electrode shroud may further include visual or tactile indicator on the second end portion for indicating a depth of penetration of the electrosurgical instrument within the second end portion when viewed by the surgeon through the translucent material.
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Startor Joe Don
Cohen Lee S.
Sherwood Services AG
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