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Patent Inventor Names
Michael F. Hoey0
David E. Francischelli0
Jon M. Ocel0
Paul V. Trescony0
Rahul Mehra0
Richard H. Comben0
Robert Pearson0
Scott E. Jahns0
Date of Patent
October 14, 2008
0Patent Application Number
110614250
Date Filed
February 18, 2005
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Patent abstract
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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