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Bipolar modular forceps cover assembly

  • US 20090182331A1
  • Filed: 01/11/2008
  • Published: 07/16/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/11/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. ) A modular bipolar modular forceps assembly for tissue treatment comprising:

  • upper and lower first and second opposing structural frame member scissor arms that are pivotally connected through a pivot joint;

    a first opposed elongated cover member connected to and enclosing a portion of a first opposing arm;

    a second opposed elongated cover member connected to and enclosing a portion of the first opposing arm;

    said first and second opposed elongated cover members including a first digit insertion ring at one end;

    a third opposed elongated cover member connected to and enclosing a portion of a second opposing arm;

    a fourth opposed elongated cover member connected to and enclosing a portion of the first opposing arm;

    said third and fourth opposed elongated cover members including a first digit insertion ring at one end;

    a first opposing modular jaw member mounted on the first scissor arm at the side of the pivot point away from the ring;

    a second opposing modular jaw member mounted on the second scissor arm at the side of the pivot point away from the ring;

    a first opposing electrode mounted in the first jaw member;

    said first opposing electrode being electrically isolated from the rest of the forceps structure;

    a second opposing electrode mounted in the second jaw member;

    said second opposing electrode being electrically isolated from the rest of the forceps structure;

    conductor wires extending from the digit insertion ring end to the first and second electrodes.

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