Multi-function bi-polar forceps

摘要

An end effector is disclosed. The end effector includes a first jaw member. The first jaw member comprises a first electrode. The first jaw member defines a first aperture at a distal end. The end effector includes a second jaw member. The second jaw member comprises a second electrode. The second jaw member defines a second aperture at a distal end. The second jaw member is operatively coupled to the first jaw member. The first and second apertures are configured to define a single aperture when the first and second jaw members are in a closed position. The first and second electrodes are configured to deliver energy.

主权项

1. An end effector comprising:
a first jaw member comprising a first proximal contact surface and a first distal contact surface,
wherein the first proximal contact surface and the first distal contact surface define a first opening therebetween; a second jaw member comprising a second proximal contact surface and a second distal contact surface,
wherein the second jaw member is operatively coupled to the first jaw member, wherein the second proximal contact surface and the second distal contact surface define a second opening therebetween, andwherein when the first and second jaw members are in a closed position the first and second openings define an aperture, and the proximal contact surfaces define a proximal grasping region, andwherein the first and second jaw members define a longitudinal channel, and the longitudinal channel extends along the proximal grasping region and terminates in a closed end proximal to the aperture; and a first proximal electrode coupled to the first proximal contact surface,
wherein the first proximal electrode is configured to deliver energy, and the energy delivered to the first proximal electrode comprises at least one of monopolar electrosurgical energy, ultrasonic energy, or combination thereof.