Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-07
2005-06-07
Evanisko, George R. (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
C607S116000, C606S129000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06904324
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for piercing a skin surface, and methods for operating and manufacturing such an apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus can include a support housing having an engaging surface to engage the skin surface. A releasable attachment member can releasably secure the housing to the skin surface, for example, with an adhesive bond. A stop member can operatively engage a percutaneous probe of the apparatus to at least restrict the ability of the probe to be re-used.
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