Electrode arrangement for electrothermal treatment of human or animal bodies

US6524308B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• CELON AG MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS · DE

Inventors

• Gerhard Muller · Grafing, DE
• Kai Desinger · Berlin, DE
• Thomas Stein · Berlin, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 3, 2000
• Grant date: Feb 25, 2003
• Expiry date: Mar 3, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2018/1425
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An electrode arrangement is provided having at least one electrode for insertion into a human or animal body for electrothermal treatment of the body. The electrode is situated on an electrode support and is connected to an alternating current source via a supply lead and to a temperature stabilizer device for influencing the effective temperature profile in the treatment area. The electrode support and the electrode, or electrodes, are constructed for direct insertion into the body tissue, said insertion being channel forming. The temperature stabilizer device has a timed heating device for thermal support of the insertion.