Patent ID: 6019758
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A bipolar bioptome comprising:a proximal handle assembly including an actuator;a distal end effector assembly including electrically conductive end effectors and an electrically conductive distal member proximate to and electrically isolated from the end effectors, the distal member being movable relative to the end effectors;a connection member mechanically coupling the actuator to the end effector assembly, the connection member having first and second electrically conductive portions, wherein actuation of the actuator causes the distal member to move relative to the end effectors and thereby open and close the end effectors; andan electrical coupling for supplying one pole of a current source through the first conductive portion to the distal member and the other pole of the current source through the second conductive portion to the end effectors so that current flows between the distal member and the end effectors during a biopsy procedure.