Patent ID: 8454601
Filing Date: 2013-06-04
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. Bipolar coagulation forceps ( 1 ) comprising a fixed forceps leg ( 2 ), with a pivot support ( 3 ), having a receiving bearing ( 7 b ) with a slot or an open spacing ( 10 b ) located therebetween, and with a pivoting forceps leg ( 4 ), which can pivot relative to the fixed forceps leg via a pivot element ( 11 , 12 ) and which is electrically insulated from the fixed forceps leg, the forceps legs ( 2 , 4 ) being made from biocompatible metal, the pivot element ( 11 , 12 ) is integral with the pivoting forceps leg ( 4 ), comprises two end portions separated by a slot ( 13 ) in the pivoting forceps leg ( 4 ), and is made from biocompatible metal, the end portions are each supported in the receiving bearing ( 7 b ) of the pivot support ( 3 ) which is formed as an insulating body ( 5 b ) and electrically insulates the pivot element ( 11 , 12 ) and the moving forceps leg ( 4 ) from the fixed forceps leg ( 2 ), the insulating body ( 5 b ) is arranged on or fixed to the fixed forceps leg ( 2 ) as the pivot support ( 3 ), on which the moving forceps leg ( 4 ) is supported by the pivot element ( 11 , 12 ) which is clipped into the receiving bearings ( 7 b ) of the insulating body ( 5 b ).