Apparatus, system, and method for performing an endoscopic electrosurgical procedure
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Jul 24, 2012
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Sep 30, 2010
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Mar 26, 2009
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Mar 26, 2009
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A bipolar forceps includes an end effector assembly having a flexible jaw member and a fixed jaw member. The flexible jaw member has a flange operably coupled to the fixed jaw member about a pivot. A drive assembly is configured to pivot the flexible jaw member relative to the fixed jaw member from a first position and a second position. A handle is movable between an open position when the jaw members are disposed in the first position and a closed position to cause the drive assembly to rotate the flange about the pivot in a second direction to move the jaw members to the second position. A distal end of the flexible jaw member is configured to engage the fixed jaw member prior to a proximal portion of the flexible jaw member upon movement of the jaw members to the second position.
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