Electrosurgical device

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2005-05-21

2009-11-03

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S037000, C606S039000, C606S040000, C606S045000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07611509

ABSTRACT:
An electrosurgical electrode capable of vaporization, coagulation, desiccation or cutting of tissue is disclosed. The probe has a first portion configured for tissue vaporization, and a second portion configured for tissue desiccation or coagulation. Simultaneous vaporization and desiccation may be achieved, the balance between the effects being controlled by the orientation and motions of the electrode. The electrode may have irrigation and aspiration means.

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