Electrosurgical instrument
First Claim
1. An electrosurgical instrument for conveying electrosurgical power to tissue to achieve a predetermined electrosurgical effect, comprising:
- an electrically conductive blade having a first section and a first tapered section terminating at a conductor edge; and
an insulation layer having a second tapered section overlaying the entire electrically conductive blade which tapers against a side of the first tapered section to expose the conductor edge at a distalmost end of the electrically conductive blade, forming a primary reaction region, wherein the conductor edge at the distalmost end of the electrically conductive blade is flush against the insulation layer.
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Abstract
An electrosurgical instrument is disclosed for simplifying making incisions and other treatments using electrosurgery. The electrosurgical instrument comprises a body having at least one conductive element that is surrounded by an insulation layer except at a conductor edge portion of the conductive element. The conductor edge portion and insulation layer each having unique geometric shapes and composition of the parts to reduce or eliminate the production of smoke and eschar and reduce tissue damage. The outer profile of the insulation layer and conductive element are configured to facilitate the flow of electrosurgical decomposition products away from the conductor edge where they are formed.
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43 Claims
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1. An electrosurgical instrument for conveying electrosurgical power to tissue to achieve a predetermined electrosurgical effect, comprising:
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an electrically conductive blade having a first section and a first tapered section terminating at a conductor edge; and an insulation layer having a second tapered section overlaying the entire electrically conductive blade which tapers against a side of the first tapered section to expose the conductor edge at a distalmost end of the electrically conductive blade, forming a primary reaction region, wherein the conductor edge at the distalmost end of the electrically conductive blade is flush against the insulation layer. - 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, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. An electrosurgical instrument for conveying electrosurgical power to tissue to achieve a predetermined electrosurgical effect comprising:
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an electrosurgical blade, the electrosurgical blade comprising; an electrically conductive blade having a first section and a first tapered section which tapers to a conductor edge; and an insulation layer having a second tapered section overlaying the entire electrically conductive blade which tapers against the conductor edge to expose the conductor edge at a distalmost end of the electrically conductive blade, wherein the conductor edge at the distalmost end of the electrically conductive blade is flush against the insulation layer; and a handle coupled to the electrosurgical blade. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. A sterile package kit for use in performing an electrosurgical procedure, comprising:
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a sterile package; an electrosurgical instrument sealed within the sterile package, the electrosurgical instrument comprising; an electrically conductive blade having a first section and a first tapered section terminating at a conductor edge; and an insulation layer having a second tapered section overlaying the entire electrically conductive blade which tapers against a side of the first tapered section to expose the conductor edge at a distalmost end of the electrically conductive blade, forming a primary reaction region, wherein the conductor edge at the distalmost end of the electrically conductive blade is flush against the insulation layer; a handle sealed within the sterile package and coupled to the electrically conductive blade; and an electrical connector coupled to the handle and configured to electrically couple the electrosurgical instrument to a radio frequency power source. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43)
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