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Monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument

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  • Patent Grant
  • D844139
  • Patent Number
    D844,139
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, September 6, 2017
    7 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, March 26, 2019
    5 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 143-144
    • D24 146-147
    • D24 133
    • CPC
    • A61B18/1445
    • A61B18/1442
    • A61B18/1447
    • A61B18/148
    • A61B2018/1422
  • International Classifications
    • 2402
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument in accordance with the present design, wherein the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument is retracted relative to environmental structure.



FIG. 2 is an enlarged, perspective view of a distal end portion of the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument, wherein the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument is retracted relative to environmental structure.



FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument in accordance with the present design, wherein the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument is extended relative to environmental structure; and,



FIG. 4 is an enlarged, perspective view of the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument, wherein the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument is extended relative to environmental structure.


Portions of the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument of the present design not shown in FIGS. 1-4 form no part of the claimed design.


The broken lines shown in FIGS. 1-4 illustrate portions of the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument that form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument, as shown and described.
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