Bipolar high-frequency surgical instrument

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6059782
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09077220

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The invention concerns a high-frequency surgical instrument comprising two electrodes which are designed as forceps jaws and to which a high-frequency current from a high-frequency generator can be applied such that a high-frequency current flows between the jaws through the area of tissue to be treated. The instrument according to the invention is characterized in that, for alternative cutting and coagulation, an electrically non-conductive spacer is provided which is introduced between the electrodes when tissue is being cut. At least one duct is provided for flushing and/or removal purposes.

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STORZ ENDOSKOPSCHNECKENACKERSTRASSE 1 CH-8200 SCHAFFHAUSEN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Novak, Pavel Schaffhausen, CH 63 3431
Wattiez, Arnaud Clermont-Ferrand, FR 7 404

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