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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 30, 2024
Filed:
Feb. 01, 2021
Covidien Lp, Mansfield, MA (US);
Kenneth E. Netzel, Loveland, CO (US);
James D. Allen, IV, Broomfield, CO (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
A jaw member of an electrosurgical instrument includes an insulative spacer including a face and defining first and second elongated recesses on either side of the face, first and second cleats disposed at least partially within the first and second elongated recesses, respectively, a structural frame, and a tissue treating plate. The structural frame is configured to receive at least a portion of the insulative spacer therein such that first and second elongated sides of the structural frame at least partially overlap the first and second cleats, respectively. The first and second elongated sides are engaged with the first and second cleats, respectively, to thereby secure the insulative spacer relative to the structural frame with the face exposed. The tissue treating plate is disposed on the face of the insulative spacer and is adapted to connect to a source of energy to treat tissue therewith.