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Electrosurgical clip applicator
Assignee: Medical Scientific Inc
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Filing: 1991-11-01
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Granted: 1993-05-04
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Expires: 2011-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A clip applicating device deploys surgical clips to ligate ducts and/or vessels during surgical procedures. While the clip is deployed the device simultaneously delivers electrosurgical energy to the affected tissue through the clip. This causes the clip and the adjacent tissue to be fused together, resulting in more secure surgical clips. The clipping device may be configured either as a bipolar or a monopolar instrument.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul C. Nardella
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/1206; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/128; A61B18/14; A61B18/1442; A61B18/1445; A61B18/1447; A61B2017/00017; A61B2017/00115; A61B2017/00128; A61B2018/00636; A61B2018/0066; A61B2018/00696; A61B2018/00738; A61B2018/00773; A61B2018/00875; A61B2018/145; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S227/00; Y10S227/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
An electrosurgical clipping device, comprising: a handle portion adjacent and connected to an elongate member, the handle portion having a triggering means for deploying at least one surgical clip; a means for housing a supply of surgical clips within the device; a surgical clip delivery means for deploying at least one clip from the device to desired tissue, the clip delivery means extending from a distal end of the elongate member; actuating means for effecting the deployment of one or more surgical clips through the delivery means in response to activation of the triggering means, the actuating means connecting between the triggering means and the delivery means; supply means associated with the clipping device for delivering electrical current through the clipping device from a source remote from the clipping device to the delivery means for discharge through a clip to tissue contacted by the clip; and control means for selectively activating and regulating the electrosurgical energy delivered through the energy supply means to the delivery means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
An electrosurgical clipping device, comprising: a handle portion adjacent and connected to an elongate member, the handle portion having a triggering means for deploying at least one surgical clip; a means for housing a supply of surgical clips within the device; a surgical clip delivery means for deploying at least one clip from the device to desired tissue, the clip delivery means extending from a distal end of the elongate member; actuating means for effecting the deployment of one or more surgical clips through the delivery means in response to activation of the triggering means, the actuating means connecting between the triggering means and the delivery means; supply means associated with the clipping device for delivering electrical current through the clipping device from a source remote from the clipping device to the delivery means for discharge through a clip to tissue contacted by the clip; and control means for selectively activating and regulating the electrosurgical energy delivered through the energy supply means to the delivery means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the actuating means and the delivery means are made of conductive materials.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the supply means is in electrical connection with the actuating means such that electrical current is conducted through the actuating means to the delivery means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the supply means comprises an insulated electrical wire which extends from a connection port disposed on the device to a connection point on the actuating means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 4 where the supply means is in electrical communication a voltage determinative, low source impedance generator unit which provides electrosurgical energy.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 5 wherein the generator provides electrosurgical energy in the range of 500-700 KHz.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 6 wherein the current delivered to tissue through the clip is in the range of 0.5 to 2.0 amps.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 6 wherein the voltage delivered to tissue through the clip is in the range of 50 to 100 volts RMS.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the delivery means comprises at least one pair of opposed clamping elements which extend from a distal end of the elongate member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device of claim 9 wherein the actuating means communicates with first and second pairs of opposed clamping elements which extend from a distal end of the elongate member, and each pair is adapted to engage and close separate surgical clips for simultaneous deployment of the clips.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 10 wherein the first pair of opposed clamping elements is electrically isolated from the second pair of opposed clamping elements.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device of claim 11 wherein the supply means communicates with the first pair of clamping elements for discharge of electrosurgical energy through a first surgical clip to tissue in contact with the first clip.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the second pair of clamping elements serve as a return electrode and are in electrical communication with a ground wire.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device of claim 1, adapted to function as a monopolar electrosurgical tool, wherein the surgical clip to be deployed, through electrical connection to the delivery means, serves as an active, energy-delivering electrode, and a remote ground plate serves as a return electrode.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
63 words
A method of electrosurgically applying a surgical clip to tissue, comprising the steps of: providing a clip applicator device adapted to deploy one or more surgical clips; deploying one or more surgical clips to body tissue; delivering electrosurgical energy to tissue contacted by the clip, simultaneous with the deployment of the clip, the energy being communicated to the tissue through the surgical clip.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
63 words
A method of electrosurgically applying a surgical clip to tissue, comprising the steps of: providing a clip applicator device adapted to deploy one or more surgical clips; deploying one or more surgical clips to body tissue; delivering electrosurgical energy to tissue contacted by the clip, simultaneous with the deployment of the clip, the energy being communicated to the tissue through the surgical clip.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 15 wherein the electrosurgical energy is supplied to the applicator device from an electrosurgical generator unit.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 16 wherein the generator unit provides electrosurgical energy in the range of 500-700 KHz.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 15 wherein the current applied to tissue through the clip is in the range of 0.5 to 2.0 amps.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 15 wherein the voltage applied to tissue through the clip is in the range of 50 to 100 volts RMS.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 15 wherein the electrosurgical energy is supplied to tissue, through the clip, for a duration of about 5 to 15 seconds.
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