US6030403A
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Method and apparatus for applying electrical energy to medical instruments
Assignee: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc
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Filing: 1999-03-18
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Granted: 2000-02-29
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Expires: 2019-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A safety-shielded trocar having an obturator with a linear cutting edge surface defining a base width substantially less than the diameter of the safety shield is disclosed. When the trocar is inserted through tissue, the tissue dilates from the width of the linear incision to accommodate the size of the safety shield of the trocar, thus making it possible to provide an access opening greater than the incisional width made by the linear cutting edge surface of the obturator. In a preferred embodiment, the safety shield has a shield tip region which is asymmetric to facilitate the dilation of the tissue as the trocar is inserted.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary L. Long
- 👤 Lynetta J. Freeman
- 👤 Bryan D. Knodel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B18/1487; A61B17/3476; A61B18/1442; A61B18/1482; A61B2018/00053; A61B2018/00172; A61B2018/00178; H; H01; H01R; H01R2201/00; H01R2201/12; H01R35/00; H01R35/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
37 words
An electrosurgical trocar, said trocar comprising: a) a cannula b) an electrosurgical adapter adapted to supply electrosurgical energy to instruments positioned in said cannula; and c) a locking connector adapted to connect said cannula to said adapter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
37 words
An electrosurgical trocar, said trocar comprising: a) a cannula b) an electrosurgical adapter adapted to supply electrosurgical energy to instruments positioned in said cannula; and c) a locking connector adapted to connect said cannula to said adapter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
An electrosurgical trocar according to claim 1, wherein said locking connector comprises: a) first and second locking cleats extending from a first end of said adapter; and b) first and second indentations on said cannula.
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