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Electrosurgery devices

  • US 7,819,864 B2
  • Filed: 06/05/2009
  • Issued: 10/26/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/15/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of performing an electrosurgical procedure on a patient, the method comprising:

  • providing a surgical probe including an active electrode and a return electrode separated by an insulator;

    activating an aqueous salt ion environment at the location wherein the electrosurgical procedure is to be performed, the environment comprising sufficient volume to permit immersion of at least a portion of the surgical probe including the active electrode and return electrode; and

    applying current to a circuit comprising the active electrode and return electrode, the current being less than that required to induce plasma ionization, but sufficient to initiate a hydrogen and oxygen combustion reaction of a portion of the aqueous salt ion environment.

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