These devices are designed to cut and/or remove tissue and control bleeding through the use of high-frequency electrical current. The electrosurgical devices may also be called radiofrequency (RF) devices or high-frequency (HF) devices.

These devices are designed to cut and/or remove tissue and control bleeding through the use of high-frequency electrical current. The electrosurgical devices may also be called radiofrequency (RF) devices or high-frequency (HF) devices.
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Source Type: news