Multi-function RF-probe with dual electrode positioning
US9579142B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrosurgical device wherein a probe is provided having one or more active tissue-contacting electrodes and one or more active non-tissue-contacting electrodes. The tissue-contacting and non-tissue-contacting electrodes can simultaneously operate in different modalities from one another or can operate in the same modality. The probe tip can include a non-conductive feature which provides a useful tool for providing physical tissue manipulations in conjunction with an electrosurgical procedure.
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