METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATED TO ELECTROSURGICAL WANDS

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APP PUB NO 20140257278A1
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14189368

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Electrosurgical wands. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are electrosurgical wands having features that reduce contact of tissue with an active electrode of a wand, decrease the likelihood of clogging, and/or increase the visibility within surgical field. For example, wands in accordance with at least some embodiments may comprise standoffs, either along the outer perimeter of the active electrode, or through the main aperture in the active electrode, to reduce tissue contact. Wands in accordance with at least some embodiments may implement slots on the active electrodes to increase bubble aspiration to help keep the visual field at the surgical site clear. Wands in accordance with at least some embodiments may implement aspiration flow pathways within the wand that increase in cross-sectional area to reduce the likelihood of clogging.

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ARTHROCARE CORPORATION7000 W WILLIAM CANNON DR AUSTIN TX 78735

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cox, David A Austin, US 102 2241
Goode, Johnson E Austin, US 47 1229
Tetzlaff, Philip M Austin, US 61 13816
Woloszko, Jean Austin, US 148 26049

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