Balanced ultrasonic end effector

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9878184
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14108945

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A balanced ultrasonic surgical instrument according to the present invention includes an ultrasonic transmission rod which is connected to a blade or end effector by a balance portion, which includes first and second balance asymmetries designed to compensate for the imbalances induced by the blade.

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  • ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.;ETHICON LLC

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Beaupre, Jean M Alexandria, US 22 6858

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