Illuminated foot-switch

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2007-08-21

2007-08-21

Friedhofer, Michael A (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Electric switch details

Indicators

C200S086500

Reexamination Certificate

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10516865

ABSTRACT:
A control system for an electrosurgical instrument includes a housing selectively positionable relative to an operating theater with the housing being coupled to an electrosurgical energy source. The system also includes at least one foot-activatable pedal operatively engaged with the housing which has indicia identifying the function of the pedal disposed thereon. Illuminating means are also included with the system which illuminating means are designed to illuminate at least a portion of the pedal which, in turn illuminates the indicia.

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