Surgical instruments having auto-regulating heater

Details Surgical instruments having auto-regulating heater Surgical instruments having auto-regulating heater

A - Human Necessities

61

B

A61B 18/14 (2006.01) A61B 18/08 (2006.01) A61B 17/00 (2006.01) A61B 17/38 (1990.01)

Patent

CA 2134894

2134894 9321839 PCTABS00027 An instrument (10) for use in surgery is provided. The instrument has a heating element (12) with a working surface for providing hemostasis at an auto-regulated temperature. The heating element (12) may be disposed on a flexible elongated shaft (18) for use in endoscopic surgery, or a shorter shaft (18A) for use in open surgical procedures. The working surface may include a tapered edge (11) for providing thermally-enhanced cutting and a non-stick coating for operating the instrument at low auto-regulation temperatures. A process for making such instruments and methods of employing such devices in performing surgery are also described.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Surgical instruments having auto-regulating heater does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Surgical instruments having auto-regulating heater, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Surgical instruments having auto-regulating heater will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFCA-PAI-O-1971930