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Electrosurgery irrigation primer systems and methods

  • US 9,095,358 B2
  • Filed: 12/21/2012
  • Issued: 08/04/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/09/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electrosurgical system comprising:

  • a high frequency power supply;

    a fluid delivery system;

    a handheld device comprising at least one electrode; and

    at least one connector for connecting the handheld device to the fluid delivery system and the high frequency power supply, wherein the electrosurgical system is configured to deliver a radiofrequency (RF) current and fluid until a threshold current level indicative of purging completion is detected causing the fluid delivery system and the high frequency power supply to deactivates;

    wherein the fluid delivery system comprises a fluid control element and a fluid source comprising an electrically conductive irrigation fluid, and wherein the fluid control element is an electromechanical device for controlling fluid delivery without making direct contact with the electrically conductive irrigation fluid.

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