Ablation probe with heat sink

Details Ablation probe with heat sink Ablation probe with heat sink

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Cohen, Lee S (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

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08007497

ABSTRACT:
An ablation device includes an electrode having an enclosed lumen, and a heat sink located within the lumen. An ablation device includes an elongated body, an electrode secured to the elongated body, and a heat sink connected to the electrode, wherein the heat sink is confined by the electrode and at least a portion of the elongated body. An ablation device includes an electrode, and a heat sink connected to the electrode, wherein the heat sink is not connected to a pump.

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