FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a handle for a vessel sealer and divider showing our new design. The broken line showing is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear view thereof.

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