Return Pad Cable Connector
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Abstract
A return pad cable connector, in accordance with the present disclosure, for use with a disposable return pad, includes a cord having a conductive wire disposed therethrough which conductive wire interconnects the return pad cable connector to an electrosurgical energy source. The return pad further includes a connector operatively coupled to the cord, the connector having a conductive surface which is selectively engageable with a corresponding conductive surface disposed on the return pad, the conductive surface of the connector including a conductive adhesive disposed thereon and a non-conductive adhesive disposed above the periphery of the conductive surface of the connector for engagement with a corresponding non-conductive adhesive disposed above the periphery of the conductive surface of the return pad. The connector can include a magnet for magnetically coupling the connector to the conductive surface disposed on the return pad.
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Citations
21 Claims
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1-12. -12. (canceled)
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13. A return pad cable device, comprising:
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a connector, including;
a base element;
a return pad clamp;
a conductive adhesive disposed on at least one of the base element and the return pad clamp; and
a non-conductive adhesive disposed at least one of the base element and the return pad clamp. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A return pad cable device, comprising:
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a connector;
at least one conductive adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the connector; and
at least one non-conductive adhesive disposed on at least another portion of the connector. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. An electrosurgical system, comprising:
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a cord adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy; and
a connector operatively coupled to the cord and which is engagable with a return pad, the connector including at least one conductive adhesive and at least one non-conductive adhesive disposed thereon. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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Specification