Cable assemblies for electrosurgical devices and methods of use

摘要

Herein described is a novel cable assembly that is free from additional resistor, capacitor and inductor components and suitable for connecting a bipolar device to the monopolar active and return receptacles of a standard multipurpose electrosurgical generator. The cable assembly of the instant invention uses a conventional connector currently in use for either hand or foot control of electrosurgical pencils and a standard connector currently in use for dispersive electrodes; either single-foil (solid) or dual-foil (split) configuration connectors may be used. No resistors, capacitors, inductors transformers, or interface circuitry are incorporated in the cable or connectors distal to the electrosurgical generator.

主权项

1. A cable assembly for connecting a bipolar electrosurgical device to monopolar active and monopolar return receptacles of a conventional multipurpose electrosurgical generator, said assembly consisting of:
a. a first conductive path having a distal end configured for direct connection to a first electrode of said bipolar electrosurgical device and a proximal end comprising a first connector configured for direct connection to a monopolar active receptacle of said generator; and b. a second conductive path having a distal end configured for direct connection to a second electrode of said bipolar device and a proximal end comprising a second connector configured for direct connection to a monopolar return receptacle of said multipurpose electrosurgical generator; wherein said cable assembly is free from discrete electronic components selected from the group consisting of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, and other interfacing circuitry; further wherein said cable assembly permits said bipolar electrosurgical device to be operated in multiple modes and using standard control methods.