Patent ID: 8932291
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An electrosurgical system, comprising: an electrosurgical generator including an RF energy output module and an energy request detection module both in communication with at least one processor of the electrosurgical generator, the RF energy output module outputting RF energy through a first transformer, and the energy request detection module in electrical communication with primary windings of a second transformer; and an electrosurgical instrument configured to function in at least two modes of operation and including a housing, a treatment member and at least a first switch and a second switch, the first switch in electrical communication with the first transformer and coupled to secondary windings of the second transformer such that when the first switch is moved to a closed configuration the energy detection module detects an occurrence at the second transformer and provides a signal to the at least one processor to transmit electrosurgical energy to the electrosurgical instrument.