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Molded insulating hinge for bipolar instruments

  • US 20040193153A1
  • Filed: 09/29/2003
  • Published: 09/30/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/06/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electrosurgical instrument comprising:

  • of first and second elongated shafts each having an end effector attached to a distal end thereof and a handle, said handle being movable from a first position wherein the end effectors are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the end effectors are closer relative to one another;

    each of said elongated shafts including a hinge plate which mounts atop a pivot assembly which effects movement of the end effectors relative to one another; and

    a hinge assembly made from an overmold composition which, when cured, encapsulates said hinge plates, said overmold composition of said hinge assembly being made from an electrically insulating material which insulates each of said end effectors from one another.

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