Patent ID: 6482205
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A bipolar forceps for coagulating and severing body tissue of a patient, the forceps comprising a forceps jaw having a first jaw part and a second jaw part lying opposite the first jaw part, the forceps jaw being located at a distal end of the forceps and being actuatable with a proximate handle for opening, closing and axial movement of the forceps jaw, wherein at least one of the first jaw part and the second jaw part forms an electrode of the forceps, wherein the first jaw part includes a hook on its distal end, the hook projecting toward the second jaw part and being capable of fixing body tissue grasped between the first jaw part and the second jaw part when the forceps jaw is closed, the hook further being capable of separating coagulated body tissue when the forceps jaw is moved axially in a proximate direction by movement of the proximate handle, wherein the first jaw part further includes a web which runs proximally directly from the hook and projects toward the second jaw part.