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Method and apparatus for tissue ablation

  • US 7,435,250 B2
  • Filed: 02/18/2005
  • Issued: 10/14/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for ablating organic tissue, comprising:

  • a conductive element;

    a fluid component in communication with the conductive element;

    an interface positionable adjacent tissue to be ablated to allow the fluid to pass through the interface and contact the tissue to be ablated; and

    a maneuvering mechanism comprising a first jaw member and a second jaw member, wherein the first jaw member is movably coupled to the second jaw member, the first and second jaw members configured to receive a portion of tissue to be ablated between the first and second jaw members, wherein the first or second jaw member comprises the conductive element and the interface.

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