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COMBINATION TISSUE PAD FOR USE WITH AN ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

  • US 20090223033A1
  • Filed: 05/19/2009
  • Published: 09/10/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/08/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for assembling an ultrasonic clamp coagulator apparatus comprising the steps of:

  • providing;

    an ultrasonic waveguide having a proximal end and a distal end;

    an ultrasonically actuated blade attached to the distal end of the waveguide;

    a first tissue pad having a first tissue engaging surface length and a first engaging surface;

    a second tissue pad having a second tissue engaging surface length and a second engaging surface; and

    a clamp member pivotable with respect to said blade and having an open position in which at least a portion of the clamp member is spaced from the blade and a closed position in which the clamp member is adjacent to the blade for clamping tissue between the first and second tissue pads and the blade, the clamp member comprising a slot having a length substantially equal to the sum of the first tissue engaging surface length and the second tissue engaging surface length; and

    engaging the first and second engaging surfaces to the clamp member.

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