Patent ID: 8251996
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An electrosurgical forceps, comprising: a shaft having a pair of jaw members at a distal end thereof, the jaw members being movable about a pivot from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members are closer to one another for grasping tissue; a movable handle that actuates a drive assembly to move the jaw members relative to one another; at least one of the jaw members being adapted to connect to a source of electrical energy such that the at least one jaw member is capable of conducting energy to tissue held between the pair of jaw members; and a removable insulative sheath enclosing: at least one of the jaw members; at least a portion of the pivot; and at least a portion of the distal end of the shaft; the removable insulative sheath including a silicone lube disposed therein configured to remain on at least a portion of the forceps when the insulative sheath is removed therefrom, the silicone lube configured to facilitate insertion of the forceps through a cannula after removal of the insulative sheath.