Composite end effector for an ultrasonic surgical instrument

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8394115
APP PUB NO 20070225608A1
SERIAL NO

11386399

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A composite end effector for an ultrasonic surgical instrument is provided and includes a first portion formed from a first material that exhibits a first characteristic value when excited by an ultrasonic energy input and a second portion formed from a second material that exhibits a second characteristic value when excited by the ultrasonic energy input. The composite end effector exhibits a composite characteristic value different from the first and second characteristic values when excited by the ultrasonic energy input.

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CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL6300 ZUG

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Houser, Kevin L Springboro, US 355 124866
Stulen, Foster B Mason, US 246 73364

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