Electrosurgical instrument

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2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Cohen, Lee S. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S050000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11028551

ABSTRACT:
An electrode assembly for an electrosurgical instrument, comprises a bipolar cutting blade, and fluid supply lines for directing a cooling fluid to the cutting blade, the cutting blade comprising first, second and third electrodes, and electrical insulators spacing apart the electrodes, the fluid supply lines being such that cooling fluid enters the cutting blade via the first electrode, passes through an aperture in the second electrode, and exits the cutting blade via the third electrode.

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