Self-anchoring surgical methods and apparatus for...

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2003-12-02

2011-11-08

Roane, Aaron (Department: 3769)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

C606S041000, C606S052000, C607S096000, C607S098000, C607S101000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08055357

ABSTRACT:
Surgical systems, devices and methods including one or more tissue stimulation elements that, in some instances, may also be used for sensing purposes. Some of the surgical devices also include a tissue coagulation element.

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