Open vessel sealing forceps with disposable electrodes
First Claim
1. A removable electrode assembly for use with a forceps having opposing end effectors and a handle for effecting relative movement of the end effectors with respect to one another, the electrode assembly comprising:
- a housing having at least one portion which is removably engageable with at least a portion of the forceps;
a pair of electrodes having opposing tissue sealing surfaces, said electrodes being removably engageable with the end effectors of the forceps such that the tissue sealing surfaces are disposed in opposing relation to one another, said electrodes being adapted for connection to a source of electrosurgical energy; and
at least one stop member for controlling the distance between the opposing tissue sealing surfaces such that upon electrosurgical activation, tissue held between the tissue sealing surfaces seals into a fused mass.
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Abstract
A removable electrode assembly for use in combination with a forceps having opposing end effectors and a handle for effecting movement of the end effectors relative to one another. The electrode assembly includes a housing which is removably engageable with the forceps and a pair of electrodes which are attachable to a distal end of the housing. The electrodes are removably engageable with the end effectors of the forceps such that the electrodes reside in opposing relation relative to one another. The electrode assembly also includes a cover plate which is removably attachable to the housing and at least one stop member for controlling the distance the electrodes move relative to one another.
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20 Claims
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1. A removable electrode assembly for use with a forceps having opposing end effectors and a handle for effecting relative movement of the end effectors with respect to one another, the electrode assembly comprising:
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a housing having at least one portion which is removably engageable with at least a portion of the forceps;
a pair of electrodes having opposing tissue sealing surfaces, said electrodes being removably engageable with the end effectors of the forceps such that the tissue sealing surfaces are disposed in opposing relation to one another, said electrodes being adapted for connection to a source of electrosurgical energy; and
at least one stop member for controlling the distance between the opposing tissue sealing surfaces such that upon electrosurgical activation, tissue held between the tissue sealing surfaces seals into a fused mass. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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