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Articulating radio frequency probe handle

  • US 7,780,660 B2
  • Filed: 07/11/2006
  • Issued: 08/24/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/15/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A medical probe assembly for ablating tissue, comprising:

  • a cannula having a proximal end and a distal end and a central lumen;

    an inner probe slideably disposed in the central lumen of the cannula, the inner probe comprising one or more ablative elements mounted thereon;

    a handle assembly mounted on the proximal end of the cannula, the handle assembly comprising first and second handle pieces arranged to form a single contiguous handle, and a hinge coupling the first and second handle pieces; and

    a slideable collar disposed on the handle assembly and configured for selectively covering and uncovering the hinge.

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