Patent ID: 7147634
Filing Date: 2006-12-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An electrosurgical medical device comprising: a conductive substrate, said substrate including a tissue engaging area; and a powder coating applied to at least the tissue engaging area of said substrate, said powder coating characterized by nonstick and release properties and heat stability from 250° F. to about 900° F., wherein said powder coating includes a powdered silicone resin selected from the group consisting of a phenyl polysiloxane powder resin, a methyl polysiloxane powder resin, a methyl phenyl polysiloxane powder resin, a phenyl silicone powder, a methyl phenyl silicone and a phenyl alkyl polysiloxane powder resin and said powder coating includes a polysiloxane additive selected from the group consisting of a methyl alkyl polysiloxane, a dimethyl polysiloxane and a methyl phenyl siloxane.