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Bipolar coaptation clamps

  • US 6,010,516 A
  • Filed: 03/20/1998
  • Issued: 01/04/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/20/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A bipolar electrosurgical instrument for coaptation of tissue, comprisingfirst and second clamp members each comprising a metal clamping surface defining a periphery, a clamp support, and an insulative coating surrounding the periphery of each metal clamping surface;

  • a connector pivotally connecting the first and second clamp members such that the clamping surfaces of the first and second clamp members are in facing relation;

    a power source configured to apply a voltage between the metal clamp supports of the first and second clamp members; and

    a regulator configured to regulate the voltage to achieve coaptation of the tissue;

    wherein the first and second clamp members are configured to crush tissue between the clamping surfaces when the clamping surfaces are moved between a tissue-accepting position and a closed position.

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