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Non-linear control systems and methods for heating and ablating body tissue

US5702386A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 1996
Grant dateDec 30, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2230/50
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods employ an energy emitting electrode to heat tissue. The systems and methods control the application of energy to the electrode using adjustments that take into account, in a non-linear fashion, changes in monitored operating conditions.

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