Surgery – Instruments – Light application
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Farah, Ahmed M (Department: 3769)
Surgery
Instruments
Light application
C606S007000, C606S013000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07976536
ABSTRACT:
A catheter introduces electrodes in a vein for a minimally invasive treatment of venous insufficiency by the application of energy to cause selective heating of the vein. The catheter is positioned within the vein to be treated, and the electrodes on the catheter are moved toward one side of the vein. RF energy is applied in a directional manner from the electrodes at the working end of the catheter to cause localized heating and corresponding shrinkage of the adjacent venous tissue, which may include commissures, leaflets and ostia. Fluoroscopy or ultrasound may be used to detect shrinkage of the vein. After treating one section of the vein, the catheter can be repositioned to place the electrodes to treat different sections of the vein until all desired venous valves are repaired and rendered functionally competent.
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Farley Brian E.
Henderson Dawn A.
Laufer Michael D.
Parker Mark P.
Petty Douglas M.
Farah Ahmed M
Kertz, Esq. Mark J.
Tyco Healthcare Group LP
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