CPC A61B 17/320092 (2013.01) [A61L 31/08 (2013.01); A61L 31/088 (2013.01); A61L 31/10 (2013.01); A61L 31/14 (2013.01); A61N 7/00 (2013.01); A61B 17/320068 (2013.01); A61B 2017/0088 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00849 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00853 (2013.01); A61B 2017/320078 (2017.08); A61B 2017/320093 (2017.08); A61B 2017/320094 (2017.08); A61B 2017/320095 (2017.08); A61L 2400/10 (2013.01); A61L 2420/08 (2013.01); A61N 7/02 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A surgical instrument, comprising:
a clamp arm comprising a tissue pad, wherein the clamp arm is movable between an unclamped position and a clamped position; and
an ultrasonic blade defining a blade axis, the ultrasonic blade comprising:
a proximal end configured to receive ultrasonic vibrations;
a distal end movable along the blade axis in accordance with ultrasonic vibrations applied to the proximal end; and
a body comprising a coating positioned opposite the tissue pad upon positioning of the clamp arm in the clamped position, wherein the coating comprises a material configured to reduce the coefficient of friction between the tissue pad and the body.
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