Reusable forceps for open vessel sealer with mechanical cutter
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The ornamental design for a reusable forceps for open vessel sealer with mechanical cutter, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 5, 2014
Date of Patent: Apr 14, 2015
Assignee: Covidien LP (Mansfield, MA)
Inventors: Scott N. Lacosta (Lafayette, CO), Keir Hart (Lafayette, CO), Kenneth E. Netzel (Loveland, CO), Duane E. Kerr (Loveland, CO), Geneva Ladtkow (Arvada, CO)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/481,400