Devices and methods for selective orientation of electrosurgical devices
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1. An electrosurgical probe for use with a power supply, comprising:
- a shaft having an electrode assembly disposed on a distal end portion thereof comprising at least one active electrode;
at least one return electrode affixed to the probe wherein the shaft includes a reinforcing member adapted to limit bending of the shaft to within substantially a single plane.
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Abstract
Devices and methods for the selective orientation of electrodes for effecting the controlled ablation, coagulation, or other modification of a target tissue in vivo with no or minimal collateral tissue damage. The subject devices are electrosurgical wands configured to only bend in a single plane. The subject methods involve use of the subject devices to prepare for the treatment of a target tissue site.
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28 Claims
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1. An electrosurgical probe for use with a power supply, comprising:
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a shaft having an electrode assembly disposed on a distal end portion thereof comprising at least one active electrode;
at least one return electrode affixed to the probe wherein the shaft includes a reinforcing member adapted to limit bending of the shaft to within substantially a single plane. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An electrosurgical probe, comprising:
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a shaft having an electrode assembly disposed on a distal end portion thereof comprising at least one active electrode;
at least one return electrode affixed to the probe; and
a means for limiting bending of the shaft to within substantially a single plane. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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