Ultrasonic dissector and sealer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9918736
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14464860

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A method for ultrasonically treating tissue includes accessing a surgical site with an ultrasonic surgical instrument, dissecting tissue with a first portion of the blade, and sealing tissue with a second portion of the blade. The instrument includes a blade that defines a longitudinal axis. The blade is configured to oscillate along the longitudinal axis to ultrasonically treat tissue.

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  • COVIDIEN LP

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ross, Anthony B Boulder, US 72 4651
Stoddard, Robert B Steamboat Springs, US 62 13514
Van, Tol David J Boulder, US 66 936

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