Devices and methods for controlling movement of an electrosurgical electrode

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PATENT NO 7189232
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11433272

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An electrosurgical electrode assembly having a cutting device including a catheter with a proximal and distal end, and an electrode carried on the distal end of the catheter. A controller is connected to the cutting device. A data acquisition system is connected to the controller and is capable of monitoring voltage and current output. A microprocessor may also be connected to the data acquisition system for processing voltage and current data from the data acquisition system. A generator is also connected to the data acquisition system. The controller initiates movement of the electrode upon arc initiation at the electrode. Methods of using the devices herein are also disclosed.

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CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONALSWITZERLAND ZUG ZUG ZUG

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Marion, Duane W Santa Clara, CA 47 2475
Morrison, George A Redwood City, CA 19 1673
Scholl, John A Danville, CA 49 4856
Smith, Jeffrey A Petaluma, CA 146 9036

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