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Systems and methods for controlling power in an electrosurgical probe

US7582084B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2002
Grant dateSep 1, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/1467
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for controlling the power supplied to an electrosurgical probe. The systems and methods may be used to monitor electrode-tissue contact, adjust power in response to a loss of contact, and apply power in such a manner that charring, coagulum formation and tissue popping are less likely to occur.

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