Coagulating microsystem
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1. A coagulating microknife comprising:
- at least one doped silicon semiconductor body, micromachined to a knife blade form and exhibiting a resistive current carrying characteristic and a sharp cutting edge; and
power supply means connected to said silicon semiconductor body for applying a metered current thereto, to heat said knife blade form to a controlled temperature for cauterizing tissue during a cutting action by said knife blade form of said tissue.
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A coagulating microknife includes at least one knife blade that is comprised of a doped semiconductor body that exhibits a resistive current-carrying characteristic and a sharp cutting edge. A power supply is connected to the knife blade and applies a metered current which heats the knife blade to a controlled temperature for cauterizing tissue during a cutting action. The semiconductor body includes a pair of contact areas which extend into the body and enable localized heating at the tip of the knife blade.
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1. A coagulating microknife comprising:
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at least one doped silicon semiconductor body, micromachined to a knife blade form and exhibiting a resistive current carrying characteristic and a sharp cutting edge; and power supply means connected to said silicon semiconductor body for applying a metered current thereto, to heat said knife blade form to a controlled temperature for cauterizing tissue during a cutting action by said knife blade form of said tissue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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