Medical probe including an electrically conductive membrane suit

Details Medical probe including an electrically conductive membrane suit Medical probe including an electrically conductive membrane suit

1998-05-12

1999-12-28

Kamm, William E.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

A61B 1900

Patent

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060074884

ABSTRACT:
A modified membrane material, including a conductive surface, which may be used for a variety of medical or other applications, is provided. Various devices can be formed of the conductive surface materials, including tubes, probes, catheters and the like. Activation of the conductive surface, such as by connection to a suitable energy source, enables electrical current to be passed into a body region or to a device (e.g., a container) useful in holding and/or treating other materials.

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