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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 1998
Filed:
Sep. 27, 1995
Applicant:
Inventors:
John Muri, Laguna Hills, CA (US);
Ralph Kenton Brady, Capistrano Beach, CA (US);
Gregory Lee Kelly, Laguna Niguel, CA (US);
Assignee:
Endocare, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
606 46 ; 606 41 ; 606 49 ;
Abstract
An improved electrode for use in medical procedures requiring tissue removal. At least one gear shaped element is provided and mounted onto a distal tip region of a wire loop electrode. The gear shaped element distributes current at a tissue/electrode interface and enables the electrode to cut through substantial quantities of tissue while simultaneously creating a substantial rim of coagulation within an area of cut tissue.