Systems and methods for tissue resection, ablation and aspiration

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PATENT NO 6482201
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09629251

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The present invention provides systems and methods for selectively applying electrical energy to a target location within or on a patient's body. In particular, methods and apparatus are provided for resecting, cutting, partially ablating, aspirating or otherwise removing tissue from a target site, and ablating the tissue in situ. The systems and methods of the present invention are particularly useful for ablation and hemostasis of tissue in sinus surgery (e.g., chronic sinusitis and/or removal of polypectomies) and for resecting and ablating soft tissue structures, such as the meniscus and synovial tissue within a joint.

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ARTHROCARE CORPORATION7500 RIALTO BOULEVARD BUILDING TWO SUITE 100 AUSTIN TX 78735-8532

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eggers, Philip E Dublin, OH 237 71242
Ellsberry, Maria B Fremont, CA 25 8681
Hovda, David C Mountain View, CA 46 15560
Olsen, Phillip M Sunnyvale, CA 18 4469
Thapliyal, Hira V Los Altos, CA 186 52242

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