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Device and method for ablating tissue

  • US 7,470,272 B2
  • Filed: 06/30/2004
  • Issued: 12/30/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of isolating an area of tissue from surrounding tissue of a patient comprising:

  • providing a device comprising a device jaw having a first jaw arm including a first ablation element and a second jaw arm including a second ablation element, the device further comprising at least one solution infusion opening defined along each of the first and second jaw arms;

    placing tissue surrounding the area of tissue to be isolated within the device jaw;

    supplying RF energy from an RF energy source to the first and second ablation elements; and

    ablating the tissue placed within the device jaw to at least partially isolate the area of tissue.

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