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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 07, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 29, 2006
Patrick L. Dumbauld, Lyons, CO (US);
Paul Guerra, Boulder, CO (US);
Roger F. Smith, Boulder, CO (US);
Scott Depierro, Madison, CT (US);
Patrick L. Dumbauld, Lyons, CO (US);
Paul Guerra, Boulder, CO (US);
Roger F. Smith, Boulder, CO (US);
Scott DePierro, Madison, CT (US);
Covidien AG, Neuhausen am Rheinfall, CH;
Abstract
Either an endoscopic or open bipolar forceps includes a flexible, generally tubular insulating boot for insulating patient tissue, while not impeding motion of the jaw members. The jaw members are movable from an open to a closed position and the jaw members are connected to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a tissue seal. A knife assembly may be included that allows a user to selectively divide tissue upon actuation thereof. The insulating boot may be made from a viscoelastic, elastomeric or flexible material suitable for use with a sterilization process including ethylene oxide.