Electrode wiping surgical device

• Main Authors: Scheib, Charles J, Zeiner, Mark S, Vendely, Michael J, Yates, David C
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 06.06.2023
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; SURGERY

Aspects of the present disclosure include a surgical device comprising electrodes on the sides of an end of an effector to aide in sealing during various surgical procedures, such as a liver resection. During a sealing procedure, the surgeon may wipe the surgical site with the end effector, causing...