Method and apparatus for tissue ablation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7435250
APP PUB NO 20050143729A1
SERIAL NO

11061425

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A device for ablating tissue is provided. The device comprises a conductive element with a channel for irrigating fluid formed therein, which is in contact with a non-conductive microporous interface. All or a portion of the interface may be removable. When the interface is removed, a portion of the conductive element is exposed for use in ablating tissue. Methods of using the device and of removing the interface are also provided.

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MEDTRONIC INC710 MEDTRONIC PARKWAY MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA 55432 55432

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Comben, Richard H St. Paul, MN 17 2089
Francischelli, David E Anoka, MN 81 22711
Hoey, Michael F Shoreview, MN 88 24696
Jahns, Scott E Hudson, WI 96 19731
Mehra, Rahul Stillwater, MN 86 15605
Ocel, Jon M New Birghton, MN 17 2988
Pearson, Robert Woodbury, MN 33 5341
Trescony, Paul V Champlin, MN 32 3214

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