CLAMP ARM FEATURES FOR ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

• Main Authors: CONLON, Sean P, STULEN, Foster B, ASHER, Ryan M, HOUSER, Kevin L, ALDRIDGE, Jeffrey L, MARCOTTE, Amy L, GALLMEYER, Thomas C, ONUKURI, Samardh, SCHULTE, John B, FALLER, Craig N, GEE, Jacob S, WEIZMAN, Patrick A, ANIM, Jacqueline A, WILLIS, John W
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; French; German
• Published: 21.09.2022
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; SURGERY

A surgical apparatus includes an end effector having an ultrasonic blade, a clamp arm, and a clamp pad. The end effector applies ultrasonic energy at the blade. The clamp arm pivots relative to the blade. The clamp pad is positioned on the clamp arm adjacent to the blade. The clamp arm includes a la...