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Electrosurgical instrument having a parylene coating
Assignee: Advanced Surgical Materials Inc
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Filing: 1993-11-08
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Granted: 1995-01-10
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Expires: 2013-11-08
Abstract
Abstract An electrosurgical instrument has a conductive elongated member, a connector for connecting an external electrical power supply to the proximal end of the elongated member, an electrosurgical implement at the distal end of the elongated member, and an insulative parylene coating covering the elongated member. The thickness of the parylene coating is in the range of approximately 1 to 6 mil inches, and preferably 2 to 3.5 mil inches. In the preferred embodiment, the surfaces of the instrument that are to remain uncoated are first masked. The unmasked surfaces are roughened and then dipped in a liquid silicone. The parylene coating is then applied by vacuum vapor phase deposition and annealed. A parylene coating can also be applied to portions of the electrosurgical implement for insulation. A thin parylene coating can be applied to the blade of the instrument as a non-stick coating for easier cleaning. If the instrument is an endoscopic electrosurgical instrument used with a trocar sleeve having a valve to receive the shaft, wear between the valve and the shaft can be reduced by applying a parylene coating to the interior surface of the valve.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B18/1402; A61B18/1206; A61B18/1233; A61B18/1442; A61B2018/00053; A61B2018/00107; A61B2018/1405; A61B2018/1412
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An electrosurgical instrument for use with a high-frequency electrical power supply during surgery on tissue, said instrument comprising: a conductive elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end; means for connecting said electrical power supply to said elongated member; an electrosurgical implement at said distal end of said elongated member having at least one tissue-contacting surface formed thereon; and a parylene coating covering at least substantially all of said tissue-contacting surface of said electrosurgical implement having a thickness in the range of approximately 0.01 to 0.2 mil inches, thereby enabling said high-frequency electrical energy to be transported across said parylene coating by capacitive coupling; and a parylene coating covering at least a portion of said conductive elongated member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
An electrosurgical instrument for use with a high-frequency electrical power supply during surgery on tissue, said instrument comprising: a conductive elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end; means for connecting said electrical power supply to said elongated member; an electrosurgical implement at said distal end of said elongated member having at least one tissue-contacting surface formed thereon; and a parylene coating covering at least substantially all of said tissue-contacting surface of said electrosurgical implement having a thickness in the range of approximately 0.01 to 0.2 mil inches, thereby enabling said high-frequency electrical energy to be transported across said parylene coating by capacitive coupling; and a parylene coating covering at least a portion of said conductive elongated member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said parylene coating is annealed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said parylene coating is applied by vacuum deposition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said parylene coating covering said elongated member has a thickness of approximately 2 to 3.5 mil inches.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said parylene coating covering said elongated member has a thickness of approximately 1 to 6 mil inches.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said instrument is an endoscopic electrosurgical instrument further comprising a trocar sleeve having a valve to receive said elongated member, and wherein the interior surface of said valve has a parylene coating.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 1, further comprising a grip extending from said proximal end of said elongated member, and wherein at least a portion of said grip has a parylene coating.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said implement comprises a blade having a parylene coating.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said implement comprises a hook having a parylene coating.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 1, further comprising at least one reinforcing fiber in said parylene coating covering said elongated member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 10, wherein said reinforcing fiber is comprised of aramid.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 10, wherein said reinforcing fiber is comprised of Gore-Tex.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 10, wherein said reinforcing fiber is comprised of nylon.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said conductive elongated member is covered with at least one reinforcing fiber and said parylene coating is applied over said reinforcing fiber.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
134 words
An electrosurgical instrument for use with a high-frequency electrical power supply during surgery on tissue, said instrument comprising: a conductive shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; a grip at said proximal end of said shaft for manual manipulation of said instrument; means for connecting said electrical power supply to said proximal end of said shaft; an electrosurgical implement at said distal end of said shaft having at least one tissue-contacting surface formed thereon; and a parylene coating covering at least substantially all of said tissue-contacting surface of said electrosurgical implement having a thickness in the range of approximately 0.01 to 0.2 mil inches, thereby enabling said high-frequency electrical energy to be transported across said parylene coating by capacitive coupling; and a parylene coating covering at least a portion of said shaft.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
134 words
An electrosurgical instrument for use with a high-frequency electrical power supply during surgery on tissue, said instrument comprising: a conductive shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; a grip at said proximal end of said shaft for manual manipulation of said instrument; means for connecting said electrical power supply to said proximal end of said shaft; an electrosurgical implement at said distal end of said shaft having at least one tissue-contacting surface formed thereon; and a parylene coating covering at least substantially all of said tissue-contacting surface of said electrosurgical implement having a thickness in the range of approximately 0.01 to 0.2 mil inches, thereby enabling said high-frequency electrical energy to be transported across said parylene coating by capacitive coupling; and a parylene coating covering at least a portion of said shaft.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 15, wherein at least a portion of said grip has a parylene coating.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
38 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 15, wherein said instrument is an endoscopic electrosurgical instrument further comprising a trocar sleeve having a valve to receive said shaft and wherein the interior surface of said valve has a parylene coating.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 15, further comprising at least one reinforcing fiber in said parylene coating covering said shaft.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 15, wherein at least a portion of said shaft is covered with at least one reinforcing fiber and said parylene coating is applied over said fiber.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
82 words
An electrosurgical instrument for use with a source of high-frequency electrical energy during surgery on tissue, said instrument comprising: an electrosurgical implement for receiving said high-frequency energy and having at least one tissue-contacting surface formed thereon; and a parylene coating covering at least substantially all of said tissue-contacting surface of said electrosurgical implement having a thickness in the range of approximately 0.01 to 0.2 mil inches, thereby enabling said high-frequency electrical energy to be transported across said parylene coating by capacitive coupling.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
82 words
An electrosurgical instrument for use with a source of high-frequency electrical energy during surgery on tissue, said instrument comprising: an electrosurgical implement for receiving said high-frequency energy and having at least one tissue-contacting surface formed thereon; and a parylene coating covering at least substantially all of said tissue-contacting surface of said electrosurgical implement having a thickness in the range of approximately 0.01 to 0.2 mil inches, thereby enabling said high-frequency electrical energy to be transported across said parylene coating by capacitive coupling.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
12 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 20, wherein said parylene coating is annealed.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 20, wherein said parylene coating is applied by vacuum deposition.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
12 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 20, wherein said implement comprises a blade.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
12 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 20, wherein said implement comprises a hook.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
12 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 20, wherein said implement comprises a spatula.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
13 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 20 wherein said implement comprises a rounded surface.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
12 words
The electrosurgical instrument of claim 20 wherein said implement comprises a needle.
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