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Electrosurgical hemostatic device

  • US 5,709,680 A
  • Filed: 12/22/1994
  • Issued: 01/20/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/22/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electrosurgical device having an end effector capable of receiving bipolar energy therein, said end effector comprising:

  • first and second opposing interfacing surfaces, said interfacing surfaces capable of engaging tissue therebetween;

    electrically isolated first and second poles comprised of electrically opposite first and second electrodes respectively said electrodes capable of conducting bipolar energy therethrough;

    said first and second electrodes located on said first surface and separated by an insulator;

    said electrodes arranged so that bipolar energy may be communicated between said poles through the tissue engaged by said interfacing surfaces; and

    wherein said insulator forms a compression ridge for compressing tissue between said interfacing surfaces.

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