An ultrasonic clamp coagulator apparatus having an improved clamping end-effector

- 20 An ultrasonic surgical clamp coagulator apparatus is configured to effect cutting, coagulation and clamping of tissue by cooperation of a clamping mechanism of the apparatus with an associated ultrasonic end-effector. The clamping mechanism 5 includes a pivotal clamp arm, which cooperates with...

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Main Authors CUMMINGS, JOHN, GIORDANO, JAMES R, HOUSER, KEVIN, YATES, DAVID, NEUENFELDT, STEVE K, CRAIG, WAYNE H, SCHWEMBERGER, RICHARD, WAMPLER, SCOTT
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LanguageEnglish
Published 11.08.2011
Subjects
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSESOR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MASSAGE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING ORSTIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY
SURGERY
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Summary:- 20 An ultrasonic surgical clamp coagulator apparatus is configured to effect cutting, coagulation and clamping of tissue by cooperation of a clamping mechanism of the apparatus with an associated ultrasonic end-effector. The clamping mechanism 5 includes a pivotal clamp arm, which cooperates with the end-effector for gripping tissue. The clamp arm is provided with a clamp tissue pad that has at least one raised portion to achieve the desired cutting and coagulation effect on the tissue. OIO7/ 9,va 18074 p20spci,20
Bibliography:Application Number: AU20090202572