Patent ID: 8348944
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An electrosurgical instrument comprising: a. a linear elongate 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. first and second laterally opposed, distally extending, insulated conductive members mounted to the distal end of said linear elongate shaft; c. an active electrode mounted to and extending between the distal ends of said first and second insulated conductive members, said active electrode comprising a wire cutting loop having first and second portions that extend away from the distal ends of said first and second insulated conductive members, respectively, and a third portion connecting said first and second portions to each other; and d. a bubble trap mounted to and extending between the first and second portions of the active electrode, said bubble trap comprising planar upper and a lower surfaces that are transverse to said longitudinal axis of said linear elongate shaft;