CLAMP FOR ELECTROSURGICAL DISPERSIVE ELECTRODE

摘要

A clamp (1) for a dispersive electrode is disclosed. The clamp comprises: (a) a housing (14) having an exterior surface (15), an interior surface (25) being formed within the housing for receiving projecting tabs of the electrode, and a slot (20) in the housing disposed between the exterior surface and the interior surface; (b) means (22) for releasably engaging the tabs at the interior surface; (c) a reinforcement (54) on the releasably engagement means; and (d) a slot (56) on the exterior surface of the housing having a shape matching the reinforcement.