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Electrosurgical working end with resistive gradient electrodes

  • US 6,802,843 B2
  • Filed: 09/12/2002
  • Issued: 10/12/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/13/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A working end of an electrosurgical instrument, comprising:

  • first and second engaging members carried at the distal end of an extension member, the engaging members capable of an open position and a closed position for engaging tissue; and

    first and second electrodes engagement surfaces exposed in faces of the engaging members, respectively, wherein an electrode surface defines a plurality of adjacent portions each having a different resistance to electrical current flow therethrough.

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