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Ablation probe with electrode array and tissue penetrating distal tip electrode

US8052679B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2007
Grant dateNov 8, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/1432
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ablation device includes a cannula having a distal end and a lumen, an array of electrodes deployable from within the lumen, each of the electrodes having a first configuration when inside the lumen, and a second configuration when unconfined outside the lumen, the electrodes having respective distal ends that point at least partially towards a distal direction when deployed, and an operative electrode secured to the distal end of the cannula. In one embodiment, the operative electrode has a shape that is different from the array of electrodes. In another embodiment, the operative electrode is not retractable within the lumen.

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