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Electrosurgical mode conversion system

  • US 20040116919A1
  • Filed: 11/25/2003
  • Published: 06/17/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/21/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electrosurgical assembly which interfaces with a generator for executing a first electrosurgical procedure and which comprises:

  • an output assembly which is at least operatively interconnectable with said generator;

    an active electrosurgical element which is operatively interconnected with said output assembly and which interacts with a first portion of a patient during said first electrosurgical procedure;

    a return path element which interacts with a second portion of said patient during said first electrosurgical procedure and which is mechanically interconnected with said active electrosurgical element to define a bipolar configuration, wherein said first and second portions are different, and wherein said return path element comprises a first dielectric component which interfaces with said patient; and

    a return assembly which is operatively interconnected with said return path element and further which is at least operatively interconnectable with said generator.

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