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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 22, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2005
Michael P. Wallace, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Robert Garabedian, Mountain View, CA (US);
Brent Gerberding, San Jose, CA (US);
Winnie Chung, San Francisco, CA (US);
David S. Utley, Redwood City, CA (US);
Michael P. Wallace, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Robert Garabedian, Mountain View, CA (US);
Brent Gerberding, San Jose, CA (US);
Winnie Chung, San Francisco, CA (US);
David S. Utley, Redwood City, CA (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
An ablation device and methods for use thereof including a support structure adapted to support an ablation structure within an alimentary tract of a patient are provided. The support structure includes a longitudinal support with a longitudinal axis and a rotational support. The rotational support is adapted to permit at least part of the ablation structure to rotate with respect to the longitudinal support's longitudinal axis.