Tube connector for a radio-frequency surgical device, handle for an RF surgical device, and method for connecting tubes for an RF surgical device to such a tube connector

Abstract

A tube connector for a radio-frequency surgical device, having two end sleeves, which are each provided with an axial through channel and connected to each other by a web extending from a wall plane of the first end sleeve axially in the direction of the second end sleeve. The web being at least partially made of an electrically conductive material, and the respective end sleeves can be compressed or crimped in some regions for fixing a tube, which can be arranged in the respective through channel. Also disclosed is a handle for an RF surgical device, and to a method for connecting tubes for an RF surgical device to such a tube connector.

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