Patent ID: 9113889
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: A61B,B23P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing an end effector assembly, the method comprising the steps of: providing a pair of opposing first and second jaw members, at least one of the first and second jaw members moveable relative to the other from a first, open position to a second, closed position for grasping tissue, each of the first and second jaw members including a tissue contacting plate disposed thereon having a longitudinal channel defined therealong, the longitudinal channels being disposed in substantial vertical registration relative to one another, respectively; providing a first electrically conductive cutting plate disposed on at least the first jaw member adapted to connect to a first potential of an electrosurgical energy source; stamping the first electrically conductive cutting plate to define a cutting element; bending the cutting element about a bending region such that the cutting element extends along the first electrically conductive cutting plate and into the longitudinal channel of at least the first jaw member; and applying an insulative material to a portion of the first electrically conductive cutting plate.