Electrosurgical devices for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
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1. An electrosurgical device comprising:
- a) an elongate body having a proximal end, a distal end, and defining a lumen for applying aspiration extending therethrough;
b) a tip having a proximal end, a distal end, and defining a tip lumen fluidly connected to the aspiration lumen at the distal end of the elongate body;
c) a housing secured to the distal end of the tip and defining an aperture fluidly connected to the tip lumen; and
d) an electrode assembly in the housing and comprising an active electrode having a cutting edge, the cutting edge extending transversely across a portion of the housing aperture to define an aspiration port at the distal end of the device tip.
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Abstract
Monopolar electrosurgery devices adapted for resecting tonsil and adenoid tissue. The devices minimize thermal injury by employing a plasma generated by pulsed electrical signals to precisely and effectively cut or coagulate the tissues. Suction may also be applied to the tissues to enhance the cutting, coagulation, and tissue manipulation functions. The devices include an interchangeable tip that may be switched for another tip, depending on which tip may be more suitable for tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy.
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1. An electrosurgical device comprising:
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a) an elongate body having a proximal end, a distal end, and defining a lumen for applying aspiration extending therethrough; b) a tip having a proximal end, a distal end, and defining a tip lumen fluidly connected to the aspiration lumen at the distal end of the elongate body; c) a housing secured to the distal end of the tip and defining an aperture fluidly connected to the tip lumen; and d) an electrode assembly in the housing and comprising an active electrode having a cutting edge, the cutting edge extending transversely across a portion of the housing aperture to define an aspiration port at the distal end of the device tip. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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