Methods and devices for ablation

Details Methods and devices for ablation Methods and devices for ablation

2006-11-17

2010-12-28

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C033S512000, C600S587000, C606S001000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07857811

ABSTRACT:
An ablating device has a cover which holds an interface material such as a gel. The cover contains the interface material during initial placement of the device. The ablating device may also have a removable tip or a membrane filled with fluid. In still another aspect, the ablating device may be submerged in liquid during operation.

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