Patent ID: 6152924
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An endoscopic bipolar forceps comprising:(a) an elongated tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending therebetween;(b) a handle member having a stationary element and a movable element, the stationary element being affixed to the proximal end of the tubular member;(c) first and second end effectors pivotally coupled to one another and affixed to the distal end of the tubular member with at least one of the first and second end effectors being operatively coupled to the movable element of the handle for opening and closing the first and second end effectors relative to one another, each said end effector having a metal tissue cutting element and a metal tissue sample capturing and retaining element in facing relation to one another;(d) an electrode supported by and insulated from the metal tissue cutting element of at least one of the first and second end effectors; and(e) means extending through said lumen for applying a coagulating voltage between the electrode and the metal tissue cutting element of the end effector on which the electrode is supported.