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Variable geometry tip for a cryosurgical ablation device

US6106518A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 1998
Grant dateAug 22, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2218/002
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical device includes a flexible member having a variable geometry tip with a thermally-transmissive region. A smooth fluid path is provided through the flexible member to and from the variable geometry, thermally-transmissive region. The thermally-transmissive region can be deformed.

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