Abstract: A replaceable accessory cord and handswitch set adapted for use with an electrosurgical instrument that has a proximal end handle for holding by the surgeon and distal end effectors for delivery of electrosurgery to a patient. A replaceable accessory cord is adapted to electrically couple an electrosurgical generator to the instrument with two or more conductors. A handswitch with normally open contacts is near the proximal end. One of the contacts attaches to an active conductor and another of the conductors connected to the other contact. A receptacle on the handswitch connects electrically to the contact. An insulated support on the handswitch engages the instrument preventing relative movement. A button on the support is accessible to the surgeon, but remote from the receptacle land the terminal. The button is electrically isolated from the contacts, the receptacle, the terminal and the conductors.

Abstract: A replaceable accessory cord and hand switch set for an electrosurgical instrument wherein the accessory cord electrically couples an electrosurgical generator to the electrosurgical instrument. The hand switch is electrically coupled with the accessory cord. A button on the hand switch activates the flow of electrosurgical current in the instrument. An insulated mechanical connector on the hand switch conforms and adheres to the electrosurgical instrument, mounting the hand switch thereon, and preventing longitudinal, lateral, and circumferential movement therebetween. The hand switch is positioned on the electrosurgical instrument for easy access and control by the surgeon's finger.