Ablator with improved cutting tip
US9078661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ablator having an electrode positioned at a distal end is disclosed. The ablator may be configured such that the ablator includes an inner shaft having a plurality of distal slots therein and contained within an outer hollow shaft. The inner shaft may extend distally from a distal end of the outer, hollow shaft. The configuration of the distal end of the ablator may increase the operating efficiency of the ablator by reducing the power requirements.
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