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Electrosurgical device for both mechanical cutting and coagulation of bleeding

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5313862
Bipolar electrical coagulation of tissue using radiofrequency energy is combined with the functions of conventional surgical pressure tissue cutting instruments without significant modification thereof in a single instrument with the result that a surgeon can perform both procedures without having to redirect his attention from the area of the surgery. 4 figs.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
None
Application Number:
ON: DE85017788
OSTI ID:
5313862
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English