Method and apparatus for treatment of air way obstructions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5836906
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08651800

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An apparatus ablates at least a portion of an interior of a body structure with a reduced chance of body structure infection. A catheter is provided with a catheter tissue interface surface and a port formed in the catheter tissue interface surface. An electrode is at least partially positioned in the interior of the catheter and is configured to be advanced and retracted in and out of the port. The electrode includes an electrode electromagmetic energy delivery surface. A disinfectant medium introduction member coupled to a source of a disinfectant medium and includes a distal end that is configured to extend into an oral cavity. An electrode advancement and retraction device is at least partially positioned in the interior of the catheter. A cable is coupled to the electrode.

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SOMNUS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC285 N WOLFE ROAD SUNNYVALE CA 94086

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Edwards, Stuart D Los Altos, CA 276 70048

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