Cooled probes and apparatus for maintaining contact between...

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2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Johnson, III, Henry M. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C128S898000, C600S373000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07371233

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for maintaining contact between tissue and cooled probes.

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