RF Tissue Modulation Devices and Methods of Using the Same
First Claim
1. A minimally invasive RF tissue modulation device, the device comprising:
- (a) a hand-held control unit comprising an electrical energy source; and
(b) an elongated member having a proximal end operably coupled to the hand-held control unit and a minimally-dimensioned distal end comprising a plasma generator;
wherein the device is configured to generate a plasma at the plasma generator for a therapeutic duration.
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Abstract
Minimally invasive RF tissue modulation devices are provided. In some aspects, the devices include a hand-held control unit and an elongated member. The hand-held control unit includes an electrical energy source and the elongated member has a proximal end operably coupling to the hand-held control unit. The RF tissue modulation device is configured to generate a plasma at a distal end plasma generator for a therapeutic duration. In some aspects, RF tissue modulation devices are provided and include an adapter that operably couples to a hand-held medical device. The adapter generates RF energy for delivery to a plasma generator on an elongated member. Methods of delivering the RF energy to the internal target tissue site are also provided.
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39 Claims
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1. A minimally invasive RF tissue modulation device, the device comprising:
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(a) a hand-held control unit comprising an electrical energy source; and (b) an elongated member having a proximal end operably coupled to the hand-held control unit and a minimally-dimensioned distal end comprising a plasma generator; wherein the device is configured to generate a plasma at the plasma generator for a therapeutic duration. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 32, 33)
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38. An adapter comprising:
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an electrical energy source; and a voltage converter; a charge accumulator; and an RF signal generator.
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