Patent ID: 6328703
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A ultrasonic treatment apparatus comprising:a ultrasonic vibrator for generating ultrasonic vibration;a vibration transmitting member connected to the ultrasonic vibrator at a proximal end thereof, the vibration transmitting member transmitting ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic vibrator and having a treatment section for treating tissues of a living body by the transmitted ultrasonic vibration at a tip end thereof;a sheath removably mounted to the ultrasonic vibrator, the sheath covering the substantially entire vibration transmitting member excluding the treatment section from the outside;a high-frequency power connection connector provided at the sheath, the connector electrically connected to a high-frequency power source via a cable for supplying a high-frequency current; anda conductive member for electrically connecting the high-frequency power connection connector to the vibration transmitting member.