Surgery – Instruments – Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
2004-08-10
2008-01-29
Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
active
07322974
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for ablating a target tissue are discussed. Such methods and apparatus include those that simplify tissue ablation. For example, a tissue ablation device having an actuator, such as a trigger mechanism, coupled to a power source and an electrode is discussed. A single step of engaging the actuator causes the electrode to be introduced into the target tissue and causes energy to be delivered from the power supply to the tissue via the electrode. By way of additional example, a tissue ablation device having an actuator coupled to a fluid source and an electrode is discussed. A single step of engaging the actuator causes conductive fluid to flow from the fluid source to the target tissue location and causes the electrode to be introduced to the target tissue location. The fluid source may be a conductive fluid, such as saline, which may increase the efficiency of ablation. Various other configurations and methods that simplify tissue ablation are also discussed.
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Christopherson Mark A.
Swoyer John M.
Tropsha Yelena G.
Woessner Julie M.
Gibson Roy D.
Marks Scott A.
Medtronic Inc.
Vrettakos Pete
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