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Electrothermal instrument for sealing and joining or cutting tissue

  • US 20030195498A1
  • Filed: 05/13/2003
  • Published: 10/16/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/05/1997
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A surgical instrument which comprises two oppositely-positioned working members each having proximal and distal ends and each having a working surface, wherein at least one working surface has a heating element comprising an electrically resistant wire to seal and cut or cut tissue and the heating element loops around the distal end of a working surface.

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