Patent ID: 9039691
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A forceps, comprising: an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members, at least one of the jaw members movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween, at least one of the jaw members configured to conduct energy between the jaw members and through tissue grasped therebetween to treat tissue; an insulative tubular member movable relative to the end effector assembly between a retracted position, wherein the insulative tubular member is positioned proximally of the end effector assembly, and an extended position, wherein the insulative tubular member is disposed about the end effector assembly; and a monopolar member configured to apply energy to tissue to treat tissue when the insulative tubular member is disposed in the extended position, wherein the monopolar member includes an inner tubular member disposed within and engaged to the insulative tubular member, a portion of the inner tubular member extending distally from the insulative tubular member such that, in the extended position of the insulative tubular member, the portion of the inner tubular member extends distally from the end effector assembly for applying energy to tissue to treat tissue.