Cleaning device and methods
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1. A method of treating tissue requiring treatment in an alimentary tract, the method comprising:
- positioning a therapy system within the alimentary tract, the therapy system comprising an instrument including an ablation device positioned at a distal end and a cleaning device supported positioned adjacent to and proximal the ablation device;
moving the ablation device to a treatment site in the alimentary tract;
ablating tissue at the treatment site;
moving the cleaning device to the treatment site while the ablation device remains in proximity of the treatment site; and
contacting and cleaning tissue treated by the ablation device by moving the cleaning device relative to the treatment site for removing treated tissue to prepare the treatment site for a follow on treatment by the ablation device.
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Abstract
An apparatus for treating tissue within a lumen may include a therapeutic or diagnostic instrument. A cleaning device may also be supported by the instrument. The cleaning device has a portion of a cleaning surface positioned proximal to the distal end of the cleaning device.
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1. A method of treating tissue requiring treatment in an alimentary tract, the method comprising:
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positioning a therapy system within the alimentary tract, the therapy system comprising an instrument including an ablation device positioned at a distal end and a cleaning device supported positioned adjacent to and proximal the ablation device; moving the ablation device to a treatment site in the alimentary tract; ablating tissue at the treatment site; moving the cleaning device to the treatment site while the ablation device remains in proximity of the treatment site; and contacting and cleaning tissue treated by the ablation device by moving the cleaning device relative to the treatment site for removing treated tissue to prepare the treatment site for a follow on treatment by the ablation device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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