Surgery – Instruments – Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
2010-11-01
2011-12-27
Cohen, Lee (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
active
08083738
ABSTRACT:
An energy delivering probe is used for thermally coagulating and/or constricting hollow anatomical structures (HAS) including, but not limited to, blood vessels such as perforator veins. The probe includes a shaft and at least two electrodes where at least one of the electrodes has a generally spherical or toroidal geometry.
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Jones Christopher Scott
Mirizzi Michael S.
Zikorus Arthur W.
Cohen Lee
Kertz, Esq. Mark J.
Tyco Healthcare Group LP
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