End effector assemblies and methods of manufacturing end effector assemblies for treating and/or cutting tissue

End effector assemblies and methods of manufacturing end effector assemblies for treating and/or cutting tissue

A method of manufacturing an end effector assembly including first and second energizable portions configured to supply energy to tissue is provided. The method includes forming a substrate including first and second portions interconnected by a connector portion. The substrate is formed as a single...

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Hauptverfasser: Hiebert Susan, White Amanda K, Manley Prakash, Lee Weng-Kai K, Reschke Arlen J, Goodman Kelley D, Hart Keir, Ladtkow Geneva
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Zusammenfassung:A method of manufacturing an end effector assembly including first and second energizable portions configured to supply energy to tissue is provided. The method includes forming a substrate including first and second portions interconnected by a connector portion. The substrate is formed as a single integrated component. The method further includes engaging the substrate with an insulative member, and removing the connector portion of the substrate to electrically insulate the first and second portions from one another.