Localized heat applying medical device

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1987-02-19

1988-09-27

Howell, Kyle L.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128398, 128399, A61B 1736

Patent

active

047734132

ABSTRACT:
A medical device for applying localized heat to a site in a patient's body is described. The device includes a radiant energy transmitting conduit, e.g., a fiber optic, and a heat generating element which converts the transmitted radiant energy into heat. A suitable exterior guide member can also be provided for positioning the heat generating element. An opening can be provided in the heat generating element to enable a portion of the radiant energy to impinge directly upon the site. The medical device can be used to cauterize or destroy tissue, or to alter or remove undesirable deposits from lumens. The medical device can also serve as part of a system which provides the radiant energy and measures the temperature of the heat generating element while within the patient.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4209017 (1980-06-01), Shaw
patent: 4449528 (1984-05-01), Auth et al.

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