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Tissue fusion device

  • US 20090024126A1
  • Filed: 07/19/2007
  • Published: 01/22/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/19/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A bipolar surgical instrument for fusing tissue, comprising:

  • first and second grasping members, each of the grasping members including an end effector assembly having a first jaw member with an active electrode disposed thereon and a second jaw member with a dielectric member disposed thereon, the first and second jaw members being in substantial opposing relation relative to one another and being movable from a first spaced position relative to one another to a second closer position for grasping tissue therebetween, each of the active electrodes being operably connected to an electrosurgical energy source; and

    a surgical crimping tool selectively positionable to mechanically engage and crimp the active electrodes of the grasping members in a juxtaposed, side-by-side manner relative to one another prior to electrosurgical activation thereof.

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