Irrigation probe for ablation during open heart surgery

Details Irrigation probe for ablation during open heart surgery Irrigation probe for ablation during open heart surgery

2005-06-14

2005-06-14

Thanh, Loan H. (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S047000, C607S122000, C607S119000, C600S374000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06905495

ABSTRACT:
An irrigation probe useful for ablation during open heart surgery is provided. The irrigation probe comprises a generally rigid probe body and a handle mounted to the proximal end of the probe body. The generally rigid probe body has an 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 to the electrode.

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