OPEN VESSEL SEALING FORCEPS WITH DISPOSABLE ELECTRODES

摘要

A removable electrode assembly for use in combination with a forceps having opposing end effectors (22, 24) and a handle (16, 18) for effecting movement of the end effectors relative to one another. The electrode assembly (21) includes a housing which is removably engageable with the forceps and a pair of electrodes (110, 120) which are attachable to a distal end of the housing. The electrodes are removably engageable with the end effectors of the forceps such that the electrodes reside in opposing relation relative to one another. The electrode assembly also includes a cover plate (80) which is removably attachable to the housing and at least one stop member for controlling the distance the electrodes move relative to one another.