Surgery – Instruments – Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Cohen, Lee S (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Electrical application
C606S051000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07862561
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus including includes first and second energy transmission surfaces with a predetermined spacing and a device that allows the spacing to increase when the energy transmission surfaces are brought into contact with a tissue structure that is thicker than the predetermined spacing.
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