Patent ID: 6849994
Filing Date: 2005-02-01
Classification: A61B,G10K,H01T

Abstract:
1. An electrode assembly for use with lipotripters comprising: an inner electrode having a proximal and a distal end; a receiver located toward the distal end of the inner electrode; a first electrode tip in electrical communication with the receiver; an insulating layer having a proximal and a distal end defining a length therebetween and a bore extending the length of the insulating layer, said insulating layer detachably connected to the inner electrode with a portion of the first electrode tip extending beyond the distal end of the insulating layer when installed; a stop limiting the travel of the bore of the insulating sleeve about the inner conductor in a direction from the distal end toward the proximal end of the inner conductor beyond a predetermined position; an outer conductor located external to the insulating layer; a second electrode tip spaced colinearly with the first electrode tip providing a spark gap therebetween, said second electrode tip in electrical communication with the outer conductor.