The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 16, 2009
David P. Gallo, Sr., Naples, FL (US);
Randall L. Hacker, Naples, FL (US);
Terrance J. Mclaughlin, Naples, FL (US);
Christine A. Bickenbach, Naples, FL (US);
David P. Gallo, Sr., Naples, FL (US);
Randall L. Hacker, Naples, FL (US);
Terrance J. McLaughlin, Naples, FL (US);
Christine A. Bickenbach, Naples, FL (US);
Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL (US);
Abstract
A high efficiency electrosurgical electrode with an advanced electrically conductive tip and advanced design tube, and a method of conducting an electrosurgical procedure with such electrode. The tube design is provided with a swaged one-piece metal tube that fits in small cannulas (as small as a 5.5 mm cannula). The electrode has a scalloped configuration that provides decreased surface area with more edges. The handle is provided with an ergonomic design that utilizes a bend with a cut at the end of the tube (for example, a 30 degree bend with a 15 degree cut).