| abstract |
An electrosurgical instrument of the invention comprises a body (3) and, arranged coaxially, a passive electrode (2) and an active electrode (1), of which the outer electrode is associated with the body (3) and the central electrode is traversable with respect to the outer electrode (2). The instrument is provided with a power actuator and a device for cleaning the central electrode (1) of carbon deposit, the device being interposed between the electrodes (1, 2) and being made as an insert of an insulating material and provided with a through hole to suit the diametrical size of the central electrode (1) which extends through the hole. The electrode (1) is rigidly coupled to the power actuator for being traversable with respect to the hole. |