Methods and apparatus for coagulating and/or constricting hollow anatomical structures
US7625372B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1425
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An energy delivering probe is used for thermally coagulating and/or constricting hollow anatomical structures (HAS) including, but not limited to, blood vessels such as perforator veins. The probe includes a shaft and at least two electrodes where at least one of the electrodes has a perimeter that increases as it extends proximally.
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