Surgery – Endoscope – With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-07
2005-06-07
Farah, A. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Endoscope
With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore
C600S101000, C600S108000, C600S129000, C600S130000, C606S014000, C606S108000, C606S170000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06902526
ABSTRACT:
A medical needle set for visualized tissue ablation within a subject's body includes a cannula and components configured for inclusion in the cannula, including a trocar for occlusion of the cannula lumen during needle placement, and a visualizing ablation probe used for simultaneous endoscopic viewing and ablation of tissue sites with a laser beam. The cannula can include a tissue-gripping surface for stabilization of the needle set on the target tissue. A surgical system for tissue ablation includes a visualizing ablation needle set operably connected to an endoscope and a laser. A surgical procedure using this system permits simultaneous visualization and ablation of tissues, including those of the facet joints of the spine.
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Farah A.
Greenberg, Esq. Steven M.
Orthopaedic Development, LLC
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