Patent ID: 6221039
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A multi-function surgical instrument comprising:a catheter;a bipolar hemostat assembly, said bipolar hemostat assembly including an electrical connector at a proximal end, a bipolar electrode assembly at a distal end, and first and second electrical leads extending from said proximal end to said distal end and disposed within said catheter and wherein said bipolar electrode assembly includes an aperture extending axially therethrough;an attachment member, wherein said attachment member is a metal rod and wherein said attachment member is disposed within said catheter and has a proximal end and a distal end, said distal end movable within said aperture of said bipolar electrode assembly between a first position wherein said distal end is extended from said bipolar electrode assembly and a second position wherein said distal end is retracted within said bipolar electrode assembly; anda surgical tool, said surgical tool attached to said distal end of said attachment member.