#$%^&*AU2007200113B220130214.pdf#####RF RETURN PAD CURRENT DETECTION SYSTEM Abstract The present disclosure provides an electrosurgical return pad current detection system (400) for use in monopolar surgery as well as a method of using the same. The 5 detection system (400) comprises a plurality of conductive pads (210) which include a plurality of conductive elements (220). The detection system (400) further includes a sensor (402) which senses the current returning to each conductive pad (210) as well as a comparator (404) which determines the difference in current among a plurality of conductive pads (210). If the current differential is above or below a prescribed limit, the 10 system (400) will alert the user of potential hazards and/or alter the amount of energy delivered to a surgical device (110).2/4 250 300 500 S-200 -220e 220d 220c - 220a - -210 FIG. 2 250 300 500 --220f -200 220e --220b -220C 31L 210O 220g 220h 220i FIG. 3
