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Fluid assisted medical devices, fluid delivery systems and controllers for such devices, and methods

  • US 20050033278A1
  • Filed: 09/05/2002
  • Published: 02/10/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/05/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for treating tissue comprising:

  • radio frequency power provided from a power source at a power level;

    an electrically conductive fluid provided from a fluid source at a fluid flow rate;

    an electrosurgical device configured to provide the radio frequency power with the electrically conductive fluid to the tissue;

    a fluid coupling comprising the electrically conductive fluid which couples the tissue and the electrosurgical device; and

    the fluid coupling functioning as a visual indicator of tissue temperature.

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