| 20090198224 | Integrated Metalized Ceramic Heating Element for Use in a Tissue Cutting and Sealing Device - A tissue cutting and sealing device, having a pair of opposing elements dimensioned to grasp tissue therebetween; and a heating assembly on at least one of the opposing elements, wherein the heating assembly includes: a ceramic body; and a metalized portion extending along a top surface of the ceramic body. The top surface of the ceramic body preferably has a width greater than the metalized portion. | 08-06-2009 |
