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Systems and methods for controlling tissue ablation using multiple temperature sensing elements

US5810802A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 1997
Grant dateSep 22, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/1467
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and associated methods place a temperature sensing element in an "edge region" between an energy transmitting electrode and a non-electrically conducting support body, where higher temperatures are likely to exist. Reliable temperature sensing, which is sensitive to variations in temperatures along the electrode, results.

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