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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 25, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2001
Antoine Watrelot, Lyons, FR;
Thierry Loubens, Saint Didier au Mont d'Or, FR;
Soprane, Lyons, FR;
Abstract
A bipolar forceps for conducting a pelviscopy comprising a pair of blades ( ) that are made from a form-memorizing alloy and are partially covered by a plastic sheath ( ) so that they can be fixed inside a tube ( ). Each blade ( ) has a non-sheathed end ( ) with a curved profile which can become elastically deformed when the blades are moved in a longitudinal direction inside a guide ( ) having a low internal diameter, in addition to comprising a cylindrical support ( ) enabling the pair of blades ( ) to be connected on the guide ( ) and brought back into a specific position with the aid of elastic elements ( ). Elements ( ) are also provided for enabling the pair of blades ( ) to be connected to a voltage source ( ) so that each blade can function according to an electrode in order to enable coagulation of tissues.