Electrosurgical instrument for ear surgery

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6416512
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09435677

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An electrode for use in an electrosurgical aural procedure known as a myringotomy for removing tissue of the tympanic membrane. In a preferred embodiment, the electrode is characterized by a bare active end portion having an outside diameter of 2 mm. In one embodiment, the bare end has a sharp circular edge; In another embodiment, the bare end has a tapered cone shape. When the electrode end is placed against the tympanic membrane and the electrosurgical apparatus activated, a 2 mm hole is punched in the tympanic membrane which allows any middle ear fluid to drain.

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ELLMAN INTERNATIONAL INC3333 ROYAL AVENUE OCEANSIDE NY 11572

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Ellman, Alan G Hewlett, NY 112 8298
Garito, Jon C Hewlett, NY 99 8856

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