Patent ID: 8932283
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A cable assembly for connecting a bipolar electrosurgical device to monopolar active and monopolar return receptacles of a conventional multipurpose electrosurgical generator, said assembly consisting of: a. a first conductive path having a distal end configured for direct connection to a first electrode of said bipolar electrosurgical device and a proximal end comprising a first connector configured for direct connection to a monopolar active receptacle of said generator; and b. a second conductive path having a distal end configured for direct connection to a second electrode of said bipolar device and a proximal end comprising a second connector configured for direct connection to a monopolar return receptacle of said multipurpose electrosurgical generator; wherein said cable assembly is free from discrete electronic components selected from the group consisting of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, and other interfacing circuitry; further wherein said cable assembly permits said bipolar electrosurgical device to be operated in multiple modes and using standard control methods.