Plasma incising device including disposable incising tips for performing surgical procedures
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1. A disposable tip for use with a plasma surgical device comprising:
- a main body having a longitudinal axis therethrough and a proximal and distal end;
a wire crimp device;
a filament comprised of an electrically conductive wire and an insulating sheath;
wherein the proximal end of the main body includes a first recess for receiving an electrical connector disposed within a plasma wand;
wherein the insulating sheath partially encloses the electrically conductive wire;
wherein the filament extends from said distal end of said main body;
wherein the main body is comprised of a male member and a female member, each having a second recess to receive the wire crimp device and the filament, and each having a contact portion along an outer edge parallel to the longitudinal axis;
wherein the male member and the female member interlock in a snap fit with one another along respective contact portions; and
wherein when the wire crimp device is received in the cavity and the male and female members interlock with one another, an electrical connection is made between a plasma wand electrical connector, the wire crimp device, and the electrically conductive filament.
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Abstract
An apparatus for performing surgery using plasma is described. The apparatus includes a plasma generating unit, a plasma wand and a foot pedal. The plasma wand further includes a disposable tip which may be removed and replaced for each surgical procedure, so as to maintain operating sterility.
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1. A disposable tip for use with a plasma surgical device comprising:
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a main body having a longitudinal axis therethrough and a proximal and distal end; a wire crimp device; a filament comprised of an electrically conductive wire and an insulating sheath; wherein the proximal end of the main body includes a first recess for receiving an electrical connector disposed within a plasma wand; wherein the insulating sheath partially encloses the electrically conductive wire; wherein the filament extends from said distal end of said main body; wherein the main body is comprised of a male member and a female member, each having a second recess to receive the wire crimp device and the filament, and each having a contact portion along an outer edge parallel to the longitudinal axis; wherein the male member and the female member interlock in a snap fit with one another along respective contact portions; and wherein when the wire crimp device is received in the cavity and the male and female members interlock with one another, an electrical connection is made between a plasma wand electrical connector, the wire crimp device, and the electrically conductive filament. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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