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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 03, 2005
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2003
Scott E. Jahns, Hudson, WI (US);
Greg P. Werness, South St. Paul, MN (US);
Jon M. Ocel, New Brighton, MN (US);
David Lipson, North Andover, MA (US);
Donald N. Jensen, Derwood, MD (US);
David E. Francischelli, Anoka, MN (US);
James R. Keogh, Maplewood, MN (US);
Scott E. Jahns, Hudson, WI (US);
Greg P. Werness, South St. Paul, MN (US);
Jon M. Ocel, New Brighton, MN (US);
David Lipson, North Andover, MA (US);
Donald N. Jensen, Derwood, MD (US);
David E. Francischelli, Anoka, MN (US);
James R. Keogh, Maplewood, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A suction assisted ablation device having a support surface, suction elements disposed adjacent the support surface, at least one electrode and at least one suction conduit is provided. The device may further include fluid openings, which allow fluid to irrigate target tissue and aid in ablation. A method for ablating tissue using suction is also provided.