Low profile fluid enhanced ablation therapy devices and methods
US10022176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/046
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Low profile devices and methods for delivering fluid enhanced ablation therapy are provided herein. In one embodiment, an ablation device is provided that includes an elongate body having proximal and distal ends, an inner lumen extending therethrough and at least one outlet port formed therein and configured to deliver fluid to surrounding tissue. The device can also include at least one ablation element disposed along a length of the body adjacent to the at least one outlet port and configured to deliver energy to surrounding tissue, as well as at least one heating element disposed within the inner lumen of the elongate body. The device further includes a handle having proximal and distal ends, the distal end of the handle being coupled to the proximal end of the elongate body. Further, a longitudinal axis of the elongate body extends at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the handle.
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