Tissue Sealer and End Effector Assembly and Method of Manufacturing Same

A method for manufacturing an end effector assembly for sealing tissue includes the initial step of providing first and second electrically conductive sealing plates. The method also includes the steps of: encasing at least one of the electrically conductive sealing plates in a substantially moldabl...

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Main Authors CHOJIN EDWARD M, HIXSON DAVID W, KERR DUANE E, UNGER JEFFREY R, SHARP ROBERT M, PETERSON DARION, GARRISON DAVID M, SHIELDS CHELSEA, WARZECHA MICHAEL R, JAMES JEREMY
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LanguageEnglish
Published 26.03.2009
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HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:A method for manufacturing an end effector assembly for sealing tissue includes the initial step of providing first and second electrically conductive sealing plates. The method also includes the steps of: encasing at least one of the electrically conductive sealing plates in a substantially moldable insulative material; applying a load to the electrically conductive sealing plates; allowing the insulative material to deform to create a gap between the sealing plates between about 0.001 inches to about 0.010 inches; and allowing the insulative material to cure.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20080234128