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Surgical forceps
US2015250488A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2015250488-A1 |
| Application number | US-201514721394-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Publication date | Sep 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | — |
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A forceps includes an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members. One or both of the jaw members is movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One or both of the jaw members is configured to conduct energy between the jaw members and through tissue grasped therebetween to treat tissue. An insulative tubular member is movable relative to the end effector assembly between a retracted position, wherein the insulative tubular member is positioned proximally of the end effector assembly, and an extended position, wherein the insulative tubular member is disposed about the end effector assembly. A monopolar member is configured to apply energy to tissue to treat tissue when the insulative tubular member is disposed in the extended position.
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1 - 20 . (canceled) 21 . A surgical instrument, comprising: an end effector assembly adapted to connect to a source of energy for treating tissue; an outer member movable relative to the end effector assembly from a retracted position to an extended position, wherein, in the extended position, the outer tubular member surrounds the end effector assembly; an energizable member adapted to connect to a source of energy for treating tissue, the energizable member movable r…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- A forceps includes an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members. One or both of the jaw members is movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One or both of the jaw members is configured to conduct energy between the jaw members and through tissue grasped therebetween to treat tissue. An insulat…
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- Primary CPC classification A61B18/1445. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Thu Sep 10 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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