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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 20, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 05, 2004
Jean Woloszko, Austin, TX (US);
Robert H. Dahla, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Michael A. Baker, Austin, TX (US);
James L. Pacek, Lakeway, TX (US);
Jean Woloszko, Austin, TX (US);
Robert H. Dahla, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Michael A. Baker, Austin, TX (US);
James L. Pacek, Lakeway, TX (US);
ArthroCare Corporation, Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
Systems, apparatus, and methods for monitoring temperature at a region near a surgical site during a procedure. A temperature-indicating element of an electrosurgical device comprises an indicator composition adapted to undergo a change in appearance in response to a pre-defined temperature range. The change in appearance of the temperature-indicating element indicates to the operator of the device a temperature condition at the working end of the device.