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Devices for performing thermal ablation having movable ultrasound transducers

  • US 20040073204A1
  • Filed: 10/10/2002
  • Published: 04/15/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/10/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for performing thermal ablation therapy, comprising a handle element sized and shaped to be held by a user;

  • at least one transducer assembly which, when activated, emits ultrasound energy capable of heating tissue, said at least one transducer assembly being movably mounted relative to said handle element; and

    moving means for moving said at least one transducer assembly, while activated, to any one of a plurality of positions relative to said handle element and relative to tissue to be ablated, whereby ultrasound energy is efficiently delivered to the tissue.

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