Inventors:
William D. Dannaher - Cincinnati OH, US
Brian D. Bertke - Ft. Thomas KY, US
Kenneth Moran - Loveland OH, US
Aron O. Zingman - Cincinnati OH, US
Matthew L. Reed - Jamestown OH, US
Robert D. Weaver - Fairborn OH, US
John S. Frazier - Kettering OH, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/32
Abstract:
An ultrasonic clamp coagulator assembly that is configured to permit selective cutting, coagulation, and fine dissection required in fine and delicate surgical procedures. The assembly includes a clamping mechanism, including a clamp arm pivotally-mounted at the distal portion of the instrument using a ball-bearing assembly, which is specifically configured to create a desired level of tissue clamping forces.