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Neurosurgical device for thermal therapy including spiral element

US6652566B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2001
Grant dateNov 25, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2007/126
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for thermally affecting tissue having a thermally transmissive contact member being in thermal communication with a thermal member and a surface area expansion element configured for contacting a tissue. The contact member and thermal member are disposed within a housing and the surface area expansion element is coupleable to the housing. The housing is configured to fit within an opening in a skull.

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