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Wire electrode devices for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

  • US 8,979,842 B2
  • Filed: 06/04/2012
  • Issued: 03/17/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/10/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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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, wherein the electrode assembly or a portion thereof defines an aspiration port communicating with the aperture in the housing.

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