Cellular sublimation probe and methods
US6086584A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B18/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides exemplary electrosurgical probes and methods for their use. In one exemplary embodiment, an electrosurgical probe comprises a probe body having a proximal end, a distal end and at least one lumen. An electrode assembly is operably coupled to the distal end. The electrode assembly includes an electrode and a jacket disposed to cover at least a portion of the electrode. The jacket and the electrode have a combined mass sufficient to dissipate heat during operation of the electrode so that the electrode does not experience material degradation. Further, the jacket provides insulation between the electrode and a conductive medium such that the electrode is operable in the conductive medium.
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