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Method for making an electrode balloon

US6468462B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2000
Grant dateOct 22, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2020

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

Abstract

A method for making an electrode balloon is disclosed. The method includes the steps of filling a mold cavity with a polymer and heating the polymer to a temperature to cure the polymer. The balloon is particularly suitable for use in a surgical procedure for ablating tissue in the uterus.

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