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Cell necrosis apparatus

  • US 6,179,803 B1
  • Filed: 05/28/1998
  • Issued: 01/30/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/09/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A cell necrosis apparatus to reduce a volume of a selected site in an interior of a tongue in an oral cavity, comprising:

  • a handpiece means;

    an electrode means coupled to a distal portion of the handpiece means including a dista end insetable into tissue, the electrode means being configured to be maneuverable in the oral cavity and inserted into a tongue surface to create cell necrosis without damaging a main branch of the hypoglossal nerve, the electrode means including at least one energy delivery device with a tissue penetrating distal end that extends in the oral cavity as the electrode means is introduced into the oral cavity; and

    a cable means coupled to the electrode means.

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