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Non-Stick electroconductive amorphous silica coating

  • US 5,549,604 A
  • Filed: 12/06/1994
  • Issued: 08/27/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/06/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electrosurgical cutting instrument comprising a stainless steel body having a cutting edge, said stainless steel body having a non-stick, electroconductive coating of substantially pure amorphous silica deposited on at least the cutting edge by plasma enhanced chemical vapor, said coating being of a thickness that provides electroconductivity when subjected to electrical source generated hemostatic and cauterizing currents during surgery.

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