Hybrid lesion formation apparatus, systems and methods

Details Hybrid lesion formation apparatus, systems and methods Hybrid lesion formation apparatus, systems and methods

2004-08-30

2009-06-23

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S051000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07549988

ABSTRACT:
A hybrid lesion formation apparatus including a surgical probe component and clamp component that share a common electrical connector.

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