Radiofrequency ablation with independently controllable ground pad conductors
US7736357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/165
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radiofrequency ablation system provides multiple ground pads and active control of current flow through the ground pads to provide improved power sharing at the tissue near the ground pads reducing risk of patient skin burns for higher power ablation generators.
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