Patent ID: 8790340
Filing Date: 2014-07-29
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An electrosurgical instrument comprising: a. an elongate conductive shaft having a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal axis, wherein said proximal end is configured for connection to an electrosurgical power source; b. an electrode assembly mounted to the distal end of said elongate conductive shaft and comprising an active electrode, a floating electrode, and an insulator separating said active and floating electrodes, wherein: c. a grasping subassembly slidably mounted proximate to said distal end of said elongate conductive shaft, said grasping subassembly comprising a plurality of grasping arms and a tubular control element positioned and axially slidable over said plurality of grasping arms, wherein advancement of said tubular control element in a distal direction causes said plurality of grasping arms to deflect inwardly and capture tissue retained therebetween.