Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instrument

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8702704
APP PUB NO 20120022529A1
SERIAL NO

12842538

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A surgical instrument for supplying energy to tissue can comprise a jaw member comprising an electrode, wherein the electrode is configured to supply energy from a power source to captured tissue. The surgical instrument comprises a tissue-cutting element to transect the captured tissue. The rate of distal translation of the tissue-cutting element during the operational stroke may be regulated by at least one electromagnet and at least one electromagnetic engagement surface.

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  • ETHICON LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Faller, Craig N Milford, US 129 21394
Giordano, James R Milford, US 130 89204
Miller, Matthew C Cincinnati, US 144 38571
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3141 1545392

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