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Apparatus, systems and methods for treating a human tissue condition

US8348938B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2009
Grant dateJan 8, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/0066
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus, systems and methods for providing electrical energy to treat a tissue condition includes a high voltage pulse generator for generating short high voltage pulses of energy and a delivery device for receiving the pulses of energy. The delivery device includes at least a pair of needle electrodes for penetrating into the tissue and delivering the pulses of energy to the tissue.

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