CPC A61B 17/320092 (2013.01) [A61B 17/320068 (2013.01); A61B 2017/320069 (2017.08); A61B 2017/320071 (2017.08); A61B 2017/320072 (2013.01); A61B 2017/320078 (2017.08); A61B 2017/320088 (2013.01); A61B 2017/320089 (2017.08); A61B 2017/320094 (2017.08)] | 20 Claims |
1. A surgical instrument, comprising:
a transducer configured to produce vibrations along a longitudinal axis at a predetermined frequency;
an ultrasonic blade extending along the longitudinal axis coupled to the transducer, wherein the ultrasonic blade comprises a body having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end is movable along the longitudinal axis by the vibrations produced by the transducer;
a protective sheath comprising a proximal end and a distal end and disposed adjacent to the body, wherein the protective sheath further comprises a pad positioned toward the distal end of the protective sheath and located between the body and the distal end of the protective sheath; and
a non-vibrating clamp arm assembly having a proximal end and a distal end and pivotally positioned adjacent to the body, wherein the clamp arm assembly is pivotally moveable from an open position to a closed position.
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