| abstract |
An interface gasket for interconnecting an electrosurgical generator and an electrosurgical instrument, the interface gasket comprising: a housing made of electrically insulating material, the housing having: a first input for receiving a radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EM) and / or microwave frequency EM energy of the electrosurgical generator, a second input to receive fluid, and an output; a set of individual cables to connect the output to the electrosurgical instrument, the set of individual cables comprising a flexible sleeve, which defines a fluid flow passage, which is in fluid communication with the second input and which carries a coaxial cable, which is connected to the first input; and a slide trigger in the housing, the slide trigger being fixed to a push rod extending out of the housing through the outlet. |