Wrap based lesion formation apparatus and methods configured...

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2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Gibson, Roy D (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S045000, C606S049000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07862562

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus, systems and methods for forming lesions in target tissue and positioning an insulation element adjacent to non-target tissue.

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