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Open vessel sealing forceps with disposable electrodes

  • US 20030109875A1
  • Filed: 11/19/2002
  • Published: 06/12/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/22/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A removable electrode assembly for use with a forceps having opposing end effectors and a handle for effecting relative movement of the end effectors with respect to one another, the electrode assembly comprising:

  • a housing having at least one portion which is removably engageable with at least a portion of the forceps;

    a pair of electrodes attachable to a distal end of the housing, the electrodes being removably engageable with the end effectors of the forceps such that the electrodes are disposed in opposing relation to one another; and

    at least one stop member for controlling the distance between the opposing electrodes.

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