Patent ID: 8251752
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: A61B,H01R

Abstract:
1. A high frequency surgical device configured for generating high frequency energy for separating and/or coagulating of biological tissue, the surgical device comprising: at least one energy source; at least one output socket of the at least one energy source, configured to receive a longitudinally extending electrically conductive plug contact of an electrosurgical instrument; and the at least one output socket comprising: a catch positioned and configured to engage an opposite catch configured in the plug contact; and a socket contact electrically insulated from the catch and electrically connected to the energy source; wherein the plug comprises a single contact element extending from a housing and wherein the plug and socket are configured such that the plug first contacts the catch when the plug is inserted into the socket, and wherein the plug makes electrical contact within the socket with the energy source only when the plug is sufficiently inserted within the socket such that the plug is out of accessible contact with a user of the device.