System and method of treating abnormal tissue in the human esophagus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8398631
APP PUB NO 20090048593A1
SERIAL NO

12259136

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An ablation catheter system and method of use is provided to endoscopically access portions of the human esophagus experiencing undesired growth of columnar epithelium. The ablation catheter system and method includes controlled depth of ablation features and use of either radio frequency spectrum, non-ionizing ultraviolet radiation, warm fluid or microwave radiation, which may also be accompanied by improved sensitizer agents.

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COVIDIEN LP FORMERLY KNOWN AS TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP1800 BROADWAY SUITE 300 HOLLAND & HART LLP BOULDER CO 80302

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Ganz, Robert A Minnetonka, US 57 2888
Stern, Roger A Cupertino, US 104 26904
Zelickson, Brian D Minneapolis, US 35 2572

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