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Return electrode pad with conductive element grid and method

  • US 20070049914A1
  • Filed: 09/01/2005
  • Published: 03/01/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/01/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An electrosurgical return electrode for use in monopolar surgery, comprising:

  • a conductive pad including a plurality of conductive elements, the conductive pad defining a perimeter; and

    a plurality of temperature sensors, each temperature sensor being operatively engaged with a respective one of the plurality of conductive elements, wherein each temperature sensor measures a temperature of a portion of a patient in contact with the respective conductive element.

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