Surgery – Instruments – Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-03
2005-05-03
Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Electrical application
C607S101000, C607S122000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06887238
ABSTRACT:
A suction assisted ablation device having a support surface, suction elements disposed adjacent the support surface, at least one electrode and at least one suction conduit is provided. The device may further include fluid openings, which allow fluid to irrigate target tissue and aid in ablation. A method for ablating tissue using suction is also provided.
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Francischelli David E.
Jahns Scott E.
Jensen Donald N.
Keogh James R.
Lipson David
Berry Thomas G.
Hohenshell Jeffrey J.
Medtronic Inc.
Peffley Michael
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