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Cryosurgical method for endometrial ablation

US6451012B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2001
Grant dateSep 17, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2021

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

Abstract

A cryosurgical probe incorporating various forms of auxiliary instrumentation mounted on the catheter or conductive tip, such as a temperature sensor, a heater, an ultrasonic transducer, or an optical element of a viewing, illumination, or laser system, and a method for employing such a probe for ablation of uterine tissue.

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