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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 05, 2021
Filed:
May. 10, 2016
Ethicon Endo-surgery, Llc, Guaynabo, PR (US);
Chad P. Boudreaux, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Aaron C. Voegele, Loveland, OH (US);
Charles J. Scheib, Loveland, OH (US);
Ethicon LLC, Guaynabo, PR (US);
Abstract
An end effector is disclosed. The end effector includes a first jaw member. The first jaw member comprises a first electrode. The first jaw member defines a first aperture at a distal end. The end effector includes a second jaw member. The second jaw member comprises a second electrode. The second jaw member defines a second aperture at a distal end. The second jaw member is operatively coupled to the first jaw member. The first and second apertures are configured to define a single aperture when the first and second jaw members are in a closed position. The first and second electrodes are configured to deliver energy.