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Clamp based methods and apparatus for forming lesions in tissue and confirming whether a therapeutic lesion has been formed

US8002770B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2003
Grant dateAug 23, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/1495
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Surgical systems, devices and methods including one or more tissue stimulation elements that, in some instances, may also be used for sensing purposes. Some of the surgical devices also include a tissue coagulation element.

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