Surgery – Instruments – Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-29
2010-12-07
Sweet, Thomas J (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Electrical application
C606S045000, C606S052000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07846161
ABSTRACT:
Either an endoscopic or open bipolar forceps includes a flexible, generally tubular insulating boot for insulating patient tissue, while not impeding motion of the jaw members. The jaw members are movable from an open to a closed position and the jaw members are connected to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a tissue seal. A knife assembly may be included that allows a user to selectively divide tissue upon actuation thereof. The insulating boot may be made from a viscoelastic, elastomeric or flexible material suitable for use with a sterilization process including ethylene oxide.
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DePierro Scott
Dumbauld Patrick L.
Guerra Paul
Smith Roger F.
Covidien AG
Scott Amanda
Sweet Thomas J
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