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Devices and methods for directed, interstitial ablation of tissue

  • US 20050131399A1
  • Filed: 10/12/2004
  • Published: 06/16/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/22/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A catheter device adapted for delivering laser energy to a body tissue comprising:

  • a) an elongate hollow tube mounted to a housing and having a distal end portion defining a lasing port;

    b) a flexible energy conduit adapted for connection to a laser energy source, extending through said hollow tube and including a distal end adapted to emit laser energy to a predetermined tissue site through said lasing port;

    c) a fluid conduit for passing a fluid or creating a vacuum through said lasing port; and

    d) a sheath mounted to the housing and surrounding said hollow tube up to about said lasing port.

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