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Electrosurgical instrument and method of use

  • US 7,087,054 B2
  • Filed: 09/30/2003
  • Issued: 08/08/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electrosurgical jaw structure for delivering energy to engaged tissue, the structure comprising:

  • first and second openable-closeable jaw members, at least one jaw member defining a first peripheral portion and a second central portion wherein the second portion is recessed relative to the first portion;

    at least one jaw carrying a conductive material comprising a positive temperature coefficient material, the a positive temperature coefficient material capable of conducting current to engaged tissue; and

    an Rf source operatively coupled to the conductive material.

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