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Devices and methods for shaping therapy in fluid enhanced ablation

  • US 8,702,697 B2
  • Filed: 04/12/2012
  • Issued: 04/22/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/12/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An ablation device, comprising:

  • an elongate body havingproximal and distal ends,an inner lumen extending through the elongate body,at least two outlet ports formed in the elongate body and configured to deliver fluid to tissue surrounding the elongate body, andat least one ablation element disposed along a distal portion of the elongate body, the ablation element being configured to heat tissue surrounding the ablation element when the elongate body is inserted into tissue;

    wherein the at least two outlet ports are configured to deliver fluid at different temperatures.

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