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Electroporation ablation apparatus, system, and method

  • US 8,029,504 B2
  • Filed: 12/10/2009
  • Issued: 10/04/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/15/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An ablation device, comprising:

  • an elongate member comprising first and second channels;

    first and second substantially straight probes disposed within the respective first and second channels, the first and second substantially straight probes each defining a central axis; and

    first and second electrodes coupled to and juxtaposed with distal ends of the respective first and second substantially straight probes;

    wherein a distance between the first and second electrodes is adjustable by rotating at least one of the first and second substantially straight probes about the respective central axis of the at least one of the first and second substantially straight probes;

    wherein the first probe comprises a sharp distal end and an aperture in communication with a bore formed within the first probe to receive a tissue sample therethrough.

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