Radio frequency lasso
US9333026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1475
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for resecting tissue includes a loop structure configured for cutting tissue, at least a portion of the loop structure formed by an elongate structure having a first end and a second end, wherein a length of the loop structure is adjustable by positioning the first end relative to the second end, wherein a first portion of the loop structure comprises a first electrode, and a second portion of the loop structure comprises a second electrode. A system for resecting tissue includes a loop structure configured for cutting tissue, the loop structure formed by an elongate structure having a first end and a second end, wherein a length of the loop structure is adjustable by positioning the first end relative to the second end, and a support structure coupled to a portion of the elongate structure and having a surface for contacting tissue.
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