Just as not every cola soft drink is a Coke® and not every facial tissue is a Kleenex®, not every electrosurgical generator is a Bovie®. These are three examples of legally registered, trademarked products that have, through common use, become genericized.
Topics: Bovie Medical, electrosurgery, Dr. Bovie, Dr. Harvey W. Cushing, authentic Bovie
For over 85 years the medical profession has turned to electrosurgery to assist with difficult surgical procedures. In its first successful run (Oct. 1, 1926), Dr. Bovie, PhD, and Dr. Cushing, MD, used an electrosurgical generator to assist in the removal of a tumor. Dr. Cushing noted: "...with Dr. Bovie's help I proceeded to take off most satisfactorily the remaining portion of the tumor with practically none of the bleeding which was occasioned in the preceding operation."
Topics: J-Plasma, electrosurgery, Dr. Bovie, Dr.Cushing
