Method for making an electrode balloon
US6468462B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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