Apparatus and method for cooling and moving ablation elements
US8814852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1467
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device comprising a cell including an ablation element and a carrier configured to receive at least a portion of said ablation element is disclosed. The medical device further comprises a tube enclosing the cell. At least a portion of the tube includes a membrane and the tube includes at least one hole proximate the ablation element for facilitating fluid flow. The medical device further comprises a fluid inlet for providing fluid to the interior of the tube. A method of using the medical device is also disclosed.
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