| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a shroud capable of providing a surgeon with an ability of visually confirming that electrodes are completely seated inside an electrosurgical instrument. <P>SOLUTION: This electrosurgical electrode shroud includes a hollow substantially cylindrical member having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion defines an opening which is configured and dimensioned to receive an electrosurgical electrode assembly therein; the second end portion defines an opening which is configured and dimensioned to receive an electrode mounting portion of an electrosurgical instrument, wherein at least the second end portion is formed of a substantially translucent material. The electrosurgical electrode shroud may further include visual or tactile indicator on the second end portion for indicating a depth of penetration of the electrosurgical instrument within the second end portion when viewed by the surgeon through the translucent material. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT |
