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Multifunctional devices for use in endoscopic surgical procedures and methods therefor

  • US 5,484,426 A
  • Filed: 10/01/1993
  • Issued: 01/16/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/24/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A multifunctional device in combination with an energy transmitting probe for transmitting energy to anatomical tissue for use in an endoscopically performed operative procedure of the type where a narrow portal is established to provide access to an internal operative site and said device is introduced to the operative site through the narrow portal, said energy transmitting probe including an electrical energy transmitting probe and said multifunctional device including sponge means for absorbing body fluids at the operative site and passage means extending entirely through said sponge means and receiving said electrical energy transmitting probe for treating tissue at the operative site.

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