Patent ID: 6416505
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A pressure application probe for use with a surgical device, the surgical device including an elongate structure, defining a distal region, a distal region outer diameter not greater than about 5 mm and a predetermined length sufficient to allow a physician to manipulate the distal region when the elongate structure is inserted into a body cavity through an incision, and at least one energy transmission device on the distal region, the pressure application probe comprising:an elongate main body portion defining a distal end, a proximal end and a length of at least four inches; and a unitary substantially c-shaped engagement device adapted to releasably engage the surgical device elongate structure and including a pair of ends defining an opening therebetween, a mid-portion secured to the main body portion and an interior region defining a size corresponding to the diameter of the distal region of the surgical device elongate structure.