Patent ID: 8747413
Filing Date: 2014-06-10
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A uterine sealer for use with an operating end of an independent uterine instrument for sealing uterine tissue, comprising: a shaft having a handle at an operating end thereof and a capturing feature at a distal end thereof, the handle including an actuator operable to selectively adjust the capturing feature between first and second configurations; and an electrode operably coupled to the capturing feature, the electrode adapted to connect to an electrical energy source to energize uterine tissue to create a tissue seal; wherein the shaft is selectively positionable within a surgical cavity such that the capturing feature captures the uterine tissue and operably engages the operating end of the independent uterine instrument under a sealing pressure while electrosurgical energy is applied to the electrode to seal the uterine tissue disposed between the independent uterine instrument and the capturing feature of the uterine sealer.