ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICES WITH FLUID FLOW CONTROL
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Apr 23, 2015
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Oct 18, 2013
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Oct 18, 2013
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Abstract
The disclosure provides various electrosurgical devices comprising a handle assembly comprising a valve having an input port and an output port. The input port is fluidically coupled to either an irrigation source or a suction source. At least one button is operatively coupled to the valve to control flow through the valve. At least one switch is provided to electrically couple energy from an energy source. A trigger and a shaft comprising a slidable element is operatively coupled to the trigger. An electrode is electrically coupled to the switch. The trigger is operable to position the slidable element relative to the electrode to conceal or expose the electrode. The handle assembly may comprise an articulating joint. The handle assembly may comprise a trigger lockout mechanism.
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- 2013 Application Filing Year
- A61B Class
- 12166 Applications Filed
- 10875 Patents Issued To-Date
- 89.39 % Issued To-Date
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- 249 Citation Count
- A61B Class
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