Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Thermal applicators
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-08
2005-02-08
Lucchesi, Nicholas D. (Department: 3763)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Thermal applicators
C607S116000, C607S119000, C607S101000, C604S022000, C606S041000, C606S049000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06852120
ABSTRACT:
An irrigation ablation probe comprises a generally rigid probe body and a handle mounted to the proximal end of the probe body. The generally rigid probe body comprises an ablation electrode at its distal end having at least one irrigation opening through which fluid can pass. An infusion tube extends through the probe body for introducing fluid into the ablation electrode. The irrigation ablation probe is useful for treating atrial fibrillation during open heart surgery.
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Biosense Webster, Inc
Christie Parker & Hale LLP
Lucchesi Nicholas D.
Rodriguez Cris L.
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