Electrosurgical instrument

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2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C607S104000, C606S048000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07322975

ABSTRACT:
An electrosurgical instrument includes a handpiece, an electrode assembly comprising one or more electrodes attached to the handpiece, and connection means for connecting the handpiece to an electrosurgical generator. The handpiece comprises a housing, fluid supply lines for directing a cooling fluid to and from the electrode assembly, and a pump for driving cooling fluid through the fluid supply lines. The handpiece may also include a fluid reservoir. The pump, the fluid supply lines, and the reservoir are all wholly contained within the housing.

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