Induction Sealing
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1. An end effector assembly, comprising:
- a first jaw member having a support base and a sealing plate formed from a ferrous material; and
a second jaw member comprising;
a support base;
an electrical jaw lead; and
a sealing plate coupled to the electrical jaw lead, the sealing plate having a first layer formed from a non-stick material and a second layer having a coil formed thereon.
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Abstract
An end effector assembly for use with an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The end effector assembly has a first jaw member having a support base and a sealing plate formed from a ferrous material. The end effector assembly also has a second jaw member including a support base, an electrical jaw lead and a sealing plate coupled to the electrical jaw lead. The sealing plate includes a first layer formed from a non-stick material and a second layer having a coil formed thereon.
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9 Claims
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1. An end effector assembly, comprising:
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a first jaw member having a support base and a sealing plate formed from a ferrous material; and a second jaw member comprising; a support base; an electrical jaw lead; and a sealing plate coupled to the electrical jaw lead, the sealing plate having a first layer formed from a non-stick material and a second layer having a coil formed thereon. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An electrosurgical instrument for sealing tissue, comprising:
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a housing having at least one shaft extending therefrom; a handle assembly operably associated with the housing; an end effector assembly operably coupled to a distal end of the at least one shaft, the end effector comprising; a first jaw member having a support base and a sealing plate formed from a ferrous material; and a second jaw member comprising; a support base; an electrical jaw lead; and a sealing plate coupled to the electrical jaw lead, the sealing plate having a first layer formed from a non-stick material and a second layer having a coil formed thereon.
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6. An end effector assembly, comprising:
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a first jaw member having a support base and a sealing plate formed from a ferrous material; and a second jaw member comprising; a support base; an electrical jaw lead; and a sealing plate coupled to the electrical jaw lead, the sealing plate having; a first layer formed from a non-stick material; a pair of flex circuits, each flex circuit having a coil formed thereon; and at least one insulative layer disposed between the pair of flex circuits. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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