A method for sealing surgical instruments, particularly reusable electricsurgicalinstruments sterilized using an autoclave process, is disclosed. The methodhaving the steps ofproviding at least two body shells having a runner system on the matingsurfaces, aligning thebody shells, securing the body shells in position relative to each other,inserting an injectiondevice into the runner system, injecting an elastomer material from theinjection device into therunner system, removing the injection device from the runner system, andcuring the elastomermaterial. The elastomer material seals the housing chamber of the instrument.The elastomermaterial may bond the body shells together.
