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Cryo-surgical systems and methods of using the same

US8906005B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Assignee

ORASURE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. · US

Inventor

Philip Michael Formica · Center Valley, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 11, 2009
Grant date	Dec 9, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 2, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2018/0275
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cryo-surgical system may comprise a container containing a refrigerant, a delivery tube having a first end configured to be in flow communication with the container and a second end opposite the first end. The system may further include a plurality of flexible finger portions disposed proximate a second end of the delivery tube opposite the first end, an applicator bud having a body portion disposed within the plurality of flexible finger portions and a contact surface extending from the plurality of flexible finger portions. An adjustment ring may be disposed along the delivery tube adjacent to the plurality of flexible finger portions. The contact surface of the bud may be changeable by adjustment of the adjustment ring.

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