Patent ID: 6117152
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A multi-function ultrasonic surgical instrument comprising: an elongated ultrasonic waveguide, wherein said elongated ultrasonic waveguide comprises:a connector at a proximal end of said waveguide;an ultrasonic end effector at a distal end of said waveguide, wherein said ultrasonic end effector comprises:a recessed ultrasonic blade extending axially along a first side of said ultrasonic end effector proximal to a distal end of said ultrasonic end effector;a distal ultrasonic blade at said distal end of said end effector, wherein said distal ultrasonic blade extends from said first side of said ultrasonic end effector to a second side of said ultrasonic end effector;a sheath slideably positioned on said elongated ultrasonic waveguide and surrounding at least a portion of said elongated ultrasonic waveguide, wherein said sheath comprises:a channel extending from a proximal end of said sheath to a distal end of said sheath, said channel terminating at a first opening in said distal end of said sheath; anda tissue notch proximal to said first opening, wherein said tissue notch extends from an outer surface of said sheath to said channel.