Electrosurgical Forceps with Embedded Heat Pipe

Electrosurgical Forceps with Embedded Heat Pipe

An electrosurgical forceps having an enhanced capability to transfer heat from the tip to eliminate or minimize sticking of tissue is provided. A heat pipe is secured within a groove of at least one tine of the forceps. The heat pipe has an evaporator section in thermal communication with the tip, a...

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Hauptverfasser: KIRWAN, JR., Lawrence T, GRIFFITHS, Jerry R, WHITCHER, Chadwick J
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Zusammenfassung:An electrosurgical forceps having an enhanced capability to transfer heat from the tip to eliminate or minimize sticking of tissue is provided. A heat pipe is secured within a groove of at least one tine of the forceps. The heat pipe has an evaporator section in thermal communication with the tip, and a condenser section in thermal communication with a portion of the body, which serves as a heat sink to receive heat transferred from the tip. A method of manufacturing the electrosurgical forceps is also provided.