Cryo ablation coil

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2005-08-16

2005-08-16

Rollins, Rosiland (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Cyrogenic application

C606S021000, C606S022000, C606S023000, C606S025000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06929639

ABSTRACT:
The present invention pertains to devices for causing cold-induced necrosis or apoptosis. The present invention includes a cryo therapy apparatus including a core member; a cryoplasty tube coupled to the core member, the cryoplasty tube having a proximal end and a distal end; wherein the distal end includes a coil disposed about at least a portion of the tubular sheath, the coil including at least one opening; an outer tube disposed over at least a portion of the cryoplasty tube; and a cooling member disposed over the coil and coupled to the outer tube. A method of causing cold-induced necrosis is also disclosed.

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