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Tissue heating and ablation systems and methods using porous electrode structures

US5961513A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 1996
Grant dateOct 5, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/0022
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Porous electrode assemblies for tissue heating and ablation systems and methods enable ionic transport of electrical energy to occur substantially free of liquid perfusion.

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