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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 20, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 18, 2002
James P. Tasto, San Diego, CA (US);
Jean Woloszko, Mountain View, CA (US);
Michael A. Baker, Woodside, CA (US);
James L. Pacek, Coto De Caza, CA (US);
Philip E. Eggers, Dublin, OH (US);
Hira V. Thapliyal, Los Altos, CA (US);
Arthrocare Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
Systems, apparatus, and methods are provided for promoting blood flow to a target tissue. In one variation, the invention involves creating a pattern of voids in connective tissue, or through a tissue having sparse vascularity, such as a tendon or a meniscus, in order to increase blood flow within the tissue. This also includes using a template device to assist in the creation of the pattern of voids. Also included is an electrosurgical device with a self-contained fluid supply for providing conductive fluid to the target tissue or to active electrodes of the device.