Patent ID: 6524309
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
Bipolar forceps for pelviscopy permitting the coagulation of tissues, comprising a pair of blades (2) covered with an insulating sheath (4), a guide (12) for the sliding of the pair of blades (2) and a source of voltage (3) connected to each blade (2) so that these latter operate as electrodes to permit the coagulation of tissues, wherein:the pair of blades (2) are made of an alloy with shape memory, which are partially covered with the insulating sheath (4) of plastic material so as to be fixed within a tube (6), whilst each blade (2) has an unsheathed end (5) with a curved cross section forming jaws which are held in a deformed position within the guide (12), which is to say, in a closed position by means of a resilient return means (13), and a cylindrical support (10), within which is disposed the pair of blades (2) secured to the tube (6), said cylindrical support comprising, opposite the elastic return means (13), connection means (11) which permit the securement of the bipolar forceps (1) on the guide (12).