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Microwave ablation catheter and method of utilizing the same

US9044254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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106References

24Claims

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Casey M. Ladtkow · Erie, US
Joseph D. Brannan · Erie, US
Darion R. Peterson · Longmont, US
Eric W. Larson · Commerce City, US
Kaylen J. Haley · West Kingston, US
William J. Dickhans · Longmont, US
Jason A. Case · Longmont, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 15, 2013
Grant date	Jun 2, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 21, 2033

Classification

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

Abstract

A microwave ablation system configured for use in luminal network is provided. The microwave ablation system includes a microwave energy source and a tool for treating tissue. An extended working channel is configured to provide passage for the tool. A locatable guide, translatable through the extended working channel, is configured to navigate the extended working channel adjacent a target.

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