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Apparatus for tissue ablation using radiofrequency energy and method of use

US11419662B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

VIVE SCIENTIFIC, LLC · US

Inventors

Peter A. Holst · Castro Valley, US
Michael J. Hammond · Norton, GB
James Angus Boonzaier · Pidley, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 25, 2019
Grant date	Aug 23, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 1, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/309
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for tissue ablation using radiofrequency energy comprises a housing extending from a first end to a second end. One or more pipes extend from the first end and each of the one or more pipes terminates at a tip. Each tip includes a light source operable to provide light. The apparatus further comprises a probe extending from some of the one or more pipes. Each probe is operable to deliver RF energy and to extend from or retract into the tip.

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