Electrosurgical instrument and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7087054
APP PUB NO 20040116979A1
SERIAL NO

10676841

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An electrosurgical medical device and method for creating thermal welds in engaged tissue. In one embodiment, at least one jaw of the instrument defines a tissue engagement plane that carries a recessed central portion. In another embodiment, the controller coupled to the Rf source is adapted to switch from a power control operational mode to a voltage controlled operational mode at a selected transition impedance level.

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  • ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Shadduck, John H Tiburon, CA 373 60073
Truckai, Csaba Saratoga, CA 349 59271

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