Insulating sheath for electrosurgical forceps

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8251996
APP PUB NO 20090088747A1
SERIAL NO

12235846

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An electrosurgical forceps includes a shaft having a pair of jaw members at a distal end movable about a pivot from a first position disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members are closer to one another for grasping tissue. One or both of the jaw members are adapted to connect to a source of electrical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting electrical energy to tissue held therebetween. An insulative sheath is fitted for removal atop at least a portion of an exterior surface of one or both jaw members, about the pivot and the distal end of the shaft. The insulative sheath houses a silicone lube configured to facilitate insertion of the forceps through a cannula after removal of the insulative sheath.

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COVIDIEN LP15 HAMPSHIRE STREET MANSFIELD MA 02048

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Guerra, Paul Los Gatos, US 52 17709
Hushka, Dylan Chandler, US 44 8784

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