Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Detecting nuclear – electromagnetic – or ultrasonic radiation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-25
2011-01-25
Le, Long V (Department: 3768)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation
C600S437000, C601S002000, C606S041000, C606S046000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07874986
ABSTRACT:
Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, and a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed on a distal portion.
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Deckman Robert K.
Gerbi Craig
Grossman Jessica
Munrow Michael
Gynesonics, Inc.
Hoffa Angela M
Le Long V
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
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