Systems and methods for limiting joint temperature

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9452008
APP PUB NO 20130116689A1
SERIAL NO

13708246

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Joint temperature monitoring and control systems and methods are described herein in which the temperature of a fluid within a body or joint space is determined and/or monitored despite the energy generated during treatment by an ablation probe. One or more temperature sensors are positioned along the probe proximally of the electrode assembly and measure the temperature of an electrically conductive fluid without being overly influenced by the surgical effect occurring proximate the electrode assembly. The controller coupled to the probe can also be configured to set temperature limits and treatment times as well as moderating joint temperature by altering the electrically conductive fluid flow.

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  • ARTHROCARE CORPORATION

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DeCou, Robert San Carlos, US 7 213
Knudsen, Katherine San Jose, US 5 211
Marion, Duane W Pleasanton, US 45 2310

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