Patent ID: 7150097
Filing Date: 2006-12-19
Classification: A61B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a jaw member of an end effector assembly for use with a forceps, the method comprising the steps of: providing a forceps having at least one shaft and an end effector assembly attached to a distal end thereof, said end effector assembly including two opposing jaw members each having a jaw housing, an electrically conductive plate and an insulated wire for conducting a first electrical potential; molding a first plastic onto a surface of the jaw housing such that the plastic forms a datum for receiving the electrically conductive plate and forms an elongated slot therein for receiving the insulated wire therealong; engaging a lead end of the wire with the electrically conductive plate such that the first electrical potential is conducted to the electrically conductive plate; aligning the electrically conductive plate atop the jaw housing and within the plastic datum such that the insulated wire aligns within the elongated slot; and molding a second plastic to secure the electrically conductive plate and the insulated wire atop the jaw housing.