TISSUE MODIFICATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF THE SAME
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1. A tissue modification device comprising:
- an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end;
a tissue modifier positioned at the distal end; and
a linear mechanical actuator configured to linearly translate the tissue modifier relative the distal end according to a linear translation waveform.
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Abstract
Tissue modification devices are provided. Aspects of the devices include an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end, an tissue modifier positioned at the distal end, and a linear mechanical actuator configured to linearly translate the RF electrode relative the distal end according to a linear translation waveform. The devices may be configured to operate the tissue modifier according to an operating waveform that is synchronized with the linear translation waveform. Also provided are methods of modifying an internal target tissue of a subject using the tissue modification devices.
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22 Claims
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1. A tissue modification device comprising:
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an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end; a tissue modifier positioned at the distal end; and a linear mechanical actuator configured to linearly translate the tissue modifier relative the distal end according to a linear translation waveform. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of modifying an internal target tissue of a subject, the method comprising:
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(a) positioning a tissue modification device comprising; (i) an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end; (ii) a tissue modifier positioned at the distal end; and (iii) a linear mechanical actuator configured to linearly translate the tissue modifier relative the distal end according to a linear translation waveform; in operative relationship to the internal target tissue; and (b) modifying the internal target tissue with the tissue modifier. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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