Electrically conductive/insulative over-shoe for tissue fusion

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7442193
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10718379

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An over shoe for use with electrosurgical instruments having a pair of juxtaposed jaw members pivotably associated with one another, at least one of which includes an electrically conductive surface disposed thereon which is in electrical engagement with an electrosurgical energy source. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the over shoe includes a tissue contacting wall configured and dimensioned to selectively and substantially overlie the electrically conductive surface of the electrosurgical instrument. The tissue contacting wall is fabricated from a non-conductive material and includes a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. In another embodiment, the tissue contacting wall is electrically conductive and is configured for selective engagement atop on of the jaw members.

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  • COVIDIEN AG

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Meagher, Edward C Greenlawn, NY 19 6707
Shields, Chelsea Boulder, CO 25 13900

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