Patent ID: 6206877
Filing Date: 2001-03-27
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A method of forming a combination bipolar scissors and graspers surgical instrument, the method comprising the steps of:providing a predetermined blade configuration of a bipolar scissors surgical instrument, the predetermined blade configuration having first and second jaw members each having a respective first and second cutting edge and first and second pivoting surfaces;defining a first grasping surface on the first jaw member, the first grasping surface being distal to the first cutting edge, the first grasping surface being contained within the confines of the predetermined blade configuration;defining a second grasping surface opposing the first grasping surface on the second jaw member, the second grasping surface being contained within the confines of the predetermined blade configuration;wherein the predetermined blade configuration conforms to the shape and dimensions of one of a standard Mayo, Metzenbaum or Tenotomy surgical scissor;providing a pivot pin pivotally connected to the jaw members wherein at least one jaw member is pivotable in relation to the other jaw member about the pivoting surfaces, the jaw members being capable of pivoting between an open and closed position such that the cutting edges form a scissor and the grasping surfaces form a clamp when the jaw members are in their closed position; andelectrically isolating the first jaw member from the second jaw member.