Method of treating abnormal tissue in the human esophagus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7530979
APP PUB NO 20030158550A1
SERIAL NO

10370645

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An ablation catheter system and method of use is provided to endoscopically access portions of the human esophagus experiencing undesired growth of columnar epithelium. The ablation catheter system and method includes controlled depth of ablation features and use of either radio frequency spectrum, non-ionizing ultraviolet radiation, warm fluid or microwave radiation, which may also be accompanied by improved sensitizer agents.

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  • COVIDIEN LP;BARRX MEDICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ganz, Robert A Minneapolis, US 57 2888
Stern, Roger A Cupertino, US 104 26904
Zelickson, Brian D Minneapolis, US 35 2572

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