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Microwave ablation catheter and method of utilizing the same

US9370398B2 · kind B2 · utility

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113References

25Claims

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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 21, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 27, 2033

Classification

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

Abstract

A method for treating lung tissue of a patient is provided. A pathway to a point of interest in a lung of a patient is generated. An extended working channel is advanced transorally into the lung and along the pathway to the point of interest. The extended working channel is positioned in a substantially fixed orientation at the point interest. A tool is advanced though the extended working channel to the point of interest. The lung tissue is treated at the point of interest.

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