Vibration sensitive ablation device and method
US8162933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ablation apparatus including a maneuvering mechanism, a conductive element attached to the apparatus, a sensor attached to the apparatus and an output device in communication with the sensor is provided. The sensor senses vibration during the ablation procedure and sends a signal to the output device to reduce power to the conductive element.
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