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RF ablation probe array advancing device

US8608734B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

Robert F. Rioux · Ashland, US
Jeffery V. Bean · Fitchburg, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 20, 2007
Grant date	Dec 17, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 16, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2018/1861
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An array advancing device that attaches to a tissue ablation probe comprises a housing sized for receiving the handle and reciprocating plunger of the ablation probe, the housing having a proximal section configured to engage the plunger, and a distal section configured to engage the handle, the proximal housing section being controllably moveable relative to the distal housing section to thereby controllably move the plunger relative to the handle.

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