Device for ablation and visualization

Details Device for ablation and visualization Device for ablation and visualization

2006-12-21

2011-11-08

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S041000, C600S104000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08052683

ABSTRACT:
An ablation and visualization device includes a shaft, at least one ablation element coupled to the distal end of the shaft, and a scope coupled to the shaft proximate the distal end. The scope may be a fiber optic endoscope, an infrared sensor, or an ultrasound sensor, and may be coupled to an output device to display imagery collected by the scope. The scope includes at least one aperture, which may be movable. An optical element, such as a lens or filter, may be positioned over the aperture. The scope may be positioned laterally relative to the ablation elements or in a plane substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the ablation elements. The scope may be positioned with the aperture positioned distally or proximally relative to the ablation elements. The scope may be slidably or rotatably coupled to the shaft.

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