Surgery – Instruments – Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-05
2006-09-05
Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Electrical application
C606S050000, C606S051000, C606S052000, C606S205000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07101371
ABSTRACT:
An endoscopic bipolar forceps includes an elongated shaft having opposing jaw members at a distal end thereof. The jaw members are movable relative to one another from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. The forceps also includes a source of electrical energy connected to each jaw member such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a seal. A generally tube-like cutter is included which is slidably engaged about the elongated shaft and which is selectively movable about the elongated shaft to engage and cut tissue on at least one side of the jaw members while the tissue is engaged between jaw members.
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Dycus Sean T.
Peterson Darion
Gibson Roy D.
Roane Aaron
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