Shaped scalpel

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2005-08-22

2009-08-11

Gibson, Roy D (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S041000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07572256

ABSTRACT:
An electrosurgical tool includes a cutting loop, which can be an RF cutting loop, which is secured to a shaft which rotates about an axis which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tool.

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