Non-linear control systems and methods for heating and ablating body tissue
US5702386A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2016 |
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- 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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