Ablation probe with heat sink
US8007497B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1475
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ablation device includes an electrode having an enclosed lumen, and a heat sink located within the lumen. An ablation device includes an elongated body, an electrode secured to the elongated body, and a heat sink connected to the electrode, wherein the heat sink is confined by the electrode and at least a portion of the elongated body. An ablation device includes an electrode, and a heat sink connected to the electrode, wherein the heat sink is not connected to a pump.
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