Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Thermal applicators
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-20
2010-11-30
Sweet, Thomas J (Department: 3739)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Thermal applicators
C607S102000, C606S041000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07842076
ABSTRACT:
A treatment system for occluding a hollow anatomical structure comprises a treatment device sized for insertion into a hollow anatomical structure. The treatment device comprises a therapeutic element configured to treat the hollow anatomical structure. The system comprises a sensor configured to sense a first treatment parameter. A controller is in communication with the treatment device and with the sensor. The controller is configured to determine a second treatment parameter based on the first treatment parameter and output the second treatment parameter.
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McRae Robert Gordon
Mirizzi Michael S.
Zikorus Arthur W.
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Scott Amanda
Sweet Thomas J
Tyco Healthcare Group LP
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