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Electrosurgical apparatus for laparoscopic and like procedures

  • US 6,494,877 B2
  • Filed: 06/23/1998
  • Issued: 12/17/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/13/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electrosurgical instrument, comprising:

  • a handle assembly;

    an articulating insert having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the articulating insert including an interface structure adapted to couple with the handle assembly, the interface structure comprising a reduced diameter portion adjacent the proximal end of the articulating insert; and

    a retention flange extending from a proximal end of the reduced diameter portion;

    the distal end of the articulating insert comprising a connector adapted to secure an electrosurgical tool to the articulating insert distal end; and

    a housing having a threaded outer surface and positioned proximate the distal end of the articulating insert, the housing adapted to detachably couple the articulating insert to the electrosurgical instrument and provide rotational friction between the articulating insert and the electrosurgical instrument.

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