<p>A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members movable between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw member includes an electrically-conductive tissue-contacting surface adapted to connect to a source of energy to treat tissue grasped between the jaw members. The first jaw member includes a cutting electrode adapted to connect to the source of energy to cut tissue grasped between the jaw members, while the second jaw member including a first insulative member positioned to oppose the cutting electrode. The first insulative member is configured to guide the cutting electrode into alignment with the first insulative member upon approximation of the jaw members to thereby align the jaw members relative to one another upon approximation of the jaw members.
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申请公布号
EP2754403(A3)
申请公布日期
2014.09.03
申请号
EP20140150755
申请日期
2014.01.10
申请人
COVIDIEN LP
发明人
RESCHKE, ARLEN J.;DICKHANS, WILLIAM J.;COUTURE, GARY M.;MUELLER, PETER M.;COULSON, REBECCA J.;ANDERSON, SARA E.