CAPACITIVE COUPLED RETURN PATH PAD WITH SEPARABLE ARRAY ELEMENTS

Abstract: a return pad of an electrosurgical system is disclosed. the return pad includes a plurality of conductive members and a plurality of sensing devices. the conductive members are configured to receive radio frequency current applied to a patient. the sensing devices are configured to detect at least one of the following: a nerve control signal applied to the patient; and a movement of an anatomical feature of the patient resulting from application of the nerve control signal.

Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV, David C. Yates, Cameron R. Nott, Tamara S. Widenhouse, Jason L. Harris

CPC Classification: A61B18/16 (Indifferent or passive electrodes for grounding)

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