Inert gas enhanced electrosurgical apparatus

摘要

An inert gas enhanced electrosurgical apparatus comprising a housing having ribs formed therein, and an electrode assembly having at least a portion thereof being disposed within the housing. An electrical spring contact is disposed within the housing and configured to cooperate with the ribs of the housing to facilitate electrical communication with the electrode assembly. The apparatus further comprises a support member having at least a portion thereof disposed within the housing about at least a portion of the electrode assembly, the housing including ridges therein which are engageable with the support member such that a seal is formed therebetween.