Low temperature lesion formation apparatus, systems and methods

Details Low temperature lesion formation apparatus, systems and methods Low temperature lesion formation apparatus, systems and methods

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Gibson, Roy D (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Cyrogenic application

C606S021000, C606S022000, C606S023000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07972327

ABSTRACT:
Low temperature lesion formation apparatus, systems and methods. The apparatus includes a base member and an inflatable element carried by the base member.

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