Flexible RF ablation needle
US10499980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3784
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to devices, methods, and systems for the treatment of tissue using energy delivery. Specifically, certain embodiments may be used for the treatment of lung tissue, such as lung nodules, using RF ablation, via a catheter provided with a first electrode attached to a distal end of the catheter, wherein the first electrode is hollow, wherein the first electrode comprises a piercing tip configured to pierce through an airway all and a second electrode received in a movable manner within the first electrode, wherein the second electrode is extendable from the first electrode to form a first extended configuration.
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