×

Resectoscope electrode assembly with simultaneous cutting and coagulation

  • US 5,658,280 A
  • Filed: 05/22/1995
  • Issued: 08/19/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/22/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
Patent Images

1. An electrode assembly for a resectoscope, comprising:

  • a cutting electrode with a loop distal tip;

    a coagulation electrode with a loop distal tip in fixed physical relationship with the cutting electrode loop distal tip; and

    a support frame connected to the cutting and coagulation electrodes and adapted to be coupled to an energy source to split and supply energy from the energy source to both the cutting and coagulation electrodes, wherein the coagulation electrode provides tissue coagulation simultaneously while the cutting electrode cuts tissue.

View all claims
  • 2 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×