Directed energy surgical method and assembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5554172
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08437321

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An improved directed energy surgical method and assembly is disclosed. The method and assembly contemplate the application of a directed energy stream to tissue and the application of a liquid mist stream to the tissue to reduce or eliminate smoke at the surgical site. The invention may be advantageously implemented in an assembly having a surgical pencil for emitting the directed energy stream and liquid mist stream. The liquid mist stream is generated by the surgical pencil, preferably by atomizing a liquid stream supplied thereto (e.g., pressurized via jet atomization). The invention may be utilized in connection with conventional electrosurgical, laser surgery, ultrasound, and other techniques and devices.

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TEAM MEDICAL L L C4725 WALNUT STREET BOULDER CO 80301

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blankenship, Larry K Boulder, CO 6 356
Brassell, James L Boulder, CO 18 3887
Heim, Warren P Boulder, CO 41 5947
Horner, Glenn A Boulder, CO 104 12849
Miller, Scott A Boulder, CO 111 1536

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