18414919. RF ABLATION SYSTEMS WITH AT LEAST ONE DIRECTIONAL ELEMENT AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING simplified abstract (Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation)
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RF ABLATION SYSTEMS WITH AT LEAST ONE DIRECTIONAL ELEMENT AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING
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Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
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RF ABLATION SYSTEMS WITH AT LEAST ONE DIRECTIONAL ELEMENT AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18414919 titled 'RF ABLATION SYSTEMS WITH AT LEAST ONE DIRECTIONAL ELEMENT AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING
The abstract describes a patent application for a bipolar RF electrode with directional elements, such as electrodes or fluid flow portions.
- Electrode shaft with first and second end portions, first electrode covering no more than 80% of circumference, second electrode, and insulative material between electrodes.
- Electrode hub attached to the first end portion of the electrode shaft.
Potential Applications: - Medical procedures requiring precise RF energy delivery. - Industrial applications for controlled heating or cutting.
Problems Solved: - Improved precision in RF energy delivery. - Reduced risk of damage to surrounding tissues.
Benefits: - Enhanced safety and efficacy in RF procedures. - Increased control over energy delivery.
Commercial Applications: - Medical device manufacturing for RF ablation procedures. - Industrial equipment for RF heating or cutting processes.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the directional design of the electrode shaft improve RF energy delivery? 2. What materials are typically used in the construction of RF electrodes for medical applications?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on the optimization of RF electrode designs for various medical and industrial applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
A bipolar RF electrode or other RF electrode can include one or more directional elements, such as one or more directional electrodes or directional fluid flow portions. For example, a bipolar RF electrode can include an electrode shaft having a circumference, a first end portion, and a second end portion opposite the first end portion; a first electrode coupled to the second end portion of the electrode shaft, wherein the first electrode extends around no more than 80% of the circumference of the electrode shaft; a second electrode coupled to the second end portion of the electrode shaft; an insulative material coupled to, and disposed between, the first electrode and the second electrode; and an electrode hub attached to the first end portion of the electrode shaft.
