Tissue heating and ablation systems and methods using time-variable set point temperature curves for monitoring and control
US5755715A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 26, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 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 follow a prescribed temperature set curve, in which a setpoint temperature changes over time, to control the application of energy to the electrode.
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