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Systems and methods for turbinate reduction

  • US 9,254,166 B2
  • Filed: 01/17/2013
  • Issued: 02/09/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/17/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electrosurgical apparatus for treating tissue at a target site comprising:

  • an elongate housing having a longitudinal axis, and having a handle end and a distal portion;

    an electrode support disposed on the housing distal portion;

    the electrode support having an aspiration cavity with an opening; and

    an active screen electrode disposed on the electrode support and covering the aspiration cavity opening, the active electrode having a plurality of apertures fluidly connected with the aspiration cavity; and

    a return electrode disposed on the distal portion, the return electrode encircling at least a portion of the electrode support;

    the aspiration cavity having a cavity ramp operable to direct the flow of any fluid, tissue and ablation byproducts disposed adjacent the cavity ramp in a proximal direction.

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