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Handpiece with RF electrode and non-volatile memory

  • US 7,481,809 B2
  • Filed: 06/20/2005
  • Issued: 01/27/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/05/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electrode assembly for use with an RF generator and a handpiece connected to the RF generator, the electrode assembly comprising:

  • a support structure configured to be removably coupled with the handpiece;

    an RF electrode coupled to the support structure, the RF electrode including a back surface, a conductive portion electrically connected by the handpiece with the RF generator, and a dielectric portion;

    a cooling member coupled to the support structure, the cooling member configured to cool the back surface of the RF electrode, and the cooling member distanced from the back surface of the RF electrode; and

    a non-volatile memory coupled to the RF electrode or to the support structure, the memory configured to store information relating to at least one of the RF electrode, the cooling member, or the RF generator.

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