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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 14, 2008
Filed:
Feb. 18, 2005
David E. Francischelli, Anoka, MN (US);
Richard H. Comben, St. Paul, MN (US);
Michael F. Hoey, Shoreview, MN (US);
Rahul Mehra, Stillwater, MN (US);
Jon M. Ocel, New Birghton, MN (US);
Robert Pearson, Woodbury, MN (US);
Paul V. Trescony, Champlin, MN (US);
Scott E. Jahns, Hudson, WI (US);
David E. Francischelli, Anoka, MN (US);
Richard H. Comben, St. Paul, MN (US);
Michael F. Hoey, Shoreview, MN (US);
Rahul Mehra, Stillwater, MN (US);
Jon M. Ocel, New Birghton, MN (US);
Robert Pearson, Woodbury, MN (US);
Paul V. Trescony, Champlin, MN (US);
Scott E. Jahns, Hudson, WI (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
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.