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A Solid State Pulsed Coagulating Diathermy Instrument:1 Preliminary Report.

P G Petty¹, A J Lim¹, R Stahl¹

¹Space Biology Laboratory, Brain Research Institute, University of California, Los Angeles. California.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery

|December 22, 2017

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A new solid-state pulsed coagulating diathermy instrument offers improved bipolar coagulation. It requires less power, is smaller, safer, and eliminates electrocardiogram interference compared to older models.

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Area of Science:

Medical Devices
Surgical Technology
Electrosurgery

Background:

Traditional spark-gap diathermy instruments present limitations.
Existing instruments may have high power requirements and fire risks.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) interference is a concern with some diathermy devices.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a novel solid-state pulsed coagulating diathermy instrument.
To investigate the operating parameters of this instrument for bipolar coagulation.
To evaluate the advantages of the new instrument over existing spark-gap diathermy devices.

Main Methods:

Development of a solid-state pulsed coagulating diathermy instrument.
Experimental investigation of operating parameters during bipolar coagulation.
Comparative analysis with spark-gap diathermy instruments.

Main Results:

The solid-state instrument demonstrates effective bipolar coagulation.
Key operating parameters were successfully investigated.
Significant advantages were identified, including lower power needs and reduced physical size.
Elimination of ECG interference was observed in bipolar configurations.
Reduced fire danger compared to spark-gap devices.

Conclusions:

The described solid-state pulsed coagulating diathermy instrument is a viable advancement.
It offers superior performance and safety features for bipolar coagulation.
This technology presents a promising alternative to conventional spark-gap diathermy systems.