Patent Class: Surgery (606/32)
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Apparatus and method for monitoring early formation of steam pop during ablation
Inventor: Lieber, et al. | Patent Number: 8147484
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System and methods for determining nerve direction to a surgical instrument
Inventor: Farquhar, et al. | Patent Number: 8147421
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Hand sanitizer/sterilizer
Inventor: Gordon | Patent Number: 8142713
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Methods and devices for treating tissue
Inventor: Knopp, et al. | Patent Number: 8142426
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Surgical access system and related methods
Inventor: Miles, et al. | Patent Number: 8137284
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Method and apparatus for marking a lumenal wall
Inventor: Stokes, et al. | Patent Number: 8133217
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Methods and devices for treating tissue
Inventor: Knopp, et al. | Patent Number: 8133216
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Targeted muscle ablation for reducing signs of aging
Inventor: Gliklich, et al. | Patent Number: 8128618
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Cooled dielectrically buffered microwave dipole antenna
Inventor: Smith, et al. | Patent Number: 8118808
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Biomedical return electrode having thermochromic layer
Inventor: Thiagalingam, et al. | Patent Number: 8118807
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Method and apparatus for ablating cardiac tissue with guide facility
Inventor: Hooven | Patent Number: 8114075
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Hard tissue ablation system
Inventor: Woloszko, et al. | Patent Number: 8114071
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Methods and systems for treating BPH using electroporation
Inventor: Rubinsky, et al. | Patent Number: 8114070
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Nerve stimulator with suction capability
Inventor: Rea | Patent Number: 8103339
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System and method for return electrode monitoring
Inventor: Gregg | Patent Number: 8100898
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Heat treating a biological site in a patient's body
Inventor: Panos, et al. | Patent Number: 8100895
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Methods and apparatus for dispersing current flow in electrosurgery
Inventor: Jarrard, et al. | Patent Number: 8096988
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Method for treating intervertebral disc degeneration
Inventor: Sharkey, et al. | Patent Number: 8082043
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Capacitive electrosurgical return pad with contact quality monitoring
Inventor: Dunning, et al. | Patent Number: 8080007
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Radiofrequency fusion of cardiac tissue
Inventor: Orton, et al. | Patent Number: 8070746
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Thermal protection system ablation sensor
Inventor: Gorbunov, et al. | Patent Number: 8069001
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Microwave antenna assembly and method of using the same
Inventor: Prakash, et al. | Patent Number: 8068921
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Smart return electrode pad
Inventor: McPherson | Patent Number: 8062291
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Electrosurgical power control
Inventor: Lorang, et al. | Patent Number: 8052675
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Monopolar electrosurgical return electrode
Inventor: Falkenstein, et al. | Patent Number: 8048068
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Tissue ablation with irreversible electroporation
Inventor: Davalos, et al. | Patent Number: 8048067
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Systems for treating a hollow anatomical structure
Inventor: Thompson, et al. | Patent Number: 8043285
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Apparatus for arrhythmia treatment based on spectral mapping during sinus rhythm
Inventor: Pachon Mateos, et al. | Patent Number: 8038675
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Universal foot switch contact port
Inventor: Plaven, et al. | Patent Number: 8025660
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System and method for providing even heat distribution and cooling return pads
Inventor: Dunning, et al. | Patent Number: 8021360
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Method and system for programming and controlling an electrosurgical generator system
Inventor: Wham, et al. | Patent Number: 8012150
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Methods and systems for determining physiologic characteristics for treatment of the esophagus
Inventor: Jackson, et al. | Patent Number: 8012149
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Methods and devices for treating tissue
Inventor: McGill, et al. | Patent Number: 8007493
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System and methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments
Inventor: Gharib, et al. | Patent Number: 8005535
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Methods and systems for accessing the pericardial space
Inventor: Morris, et al. | Patent Number: 8000807
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System and methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments
Inventor: Gharib, et al. | Patent Number: 8000782
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Esophagus imaging enhancement device
Inventor: Porath, et al. | Patent Number: 7996059
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Switching methods and apparatus
Inventor: Klimovitch, et al. | Patent Number: 7993338
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Surgical navigational and neuromonitoring instrument
Inventor: Teichman, et al. | Patent Number: 7987001
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Electrosurgical radio frequency energy transmission medium
Inventor: Orszulak | Patent Number: 7985220
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Home use device and methods for treating skin conditions
Inventor: Neev | Patent Number: 7981112
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Coaptive tissue fusion method and apparatus with current derivative precursive energy termination control
Inventor: McGreevy, et al. | Patent Number: 7972335
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Coaptive tissue fusion method and apparatus with energy derivative precursive energy termination control
Inventor: McGreevy, et al. | Patent Number: 7972334
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Electrosurgical generator and method for cross-checking output power
Inventor: Refior, et al. | Patent Number: 7972329
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System and method for tissue sealing
Inventor: Wham, et al. | Patent Number: 7972328
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Methods for treating a hollow anatomical structure
Inventor: Thompson, et al. | Patent Number: 7963962
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Systems for treating a hollow anatomical structure
Inventor: Thompson, et al. | Patent Number: 7963961
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Cutting radio frequency catheter for creating fenestrations in graft cloth
Inventor: Bruszewski, et al. | Patent Number: 7963960
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Pressure-sensitive conductive composite electrode and method for ablation
Inventor: Paul, et al. | Patent Number: 7955326
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Systems and methods for electrosurgical intervertebral disc replacement
Inventor: Sharps, et al. | Patent Number: 7951141
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Dual spiral lead configurations
Inventor: Bly, et al. | Patent Number: 7949409
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Cosmetic RF surgery
Inventor: Garito, et al. | Patent Number: 7947037
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Apparatus for attachment and reinforcement of tissue, apparatus for reinforcement of tissue, methods of attaching and reinforcing tissue, and methods of reinforcing tissue
Inventor: Schechter | Patent Number: 7945332
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Apparatus and method for reducing subcutaneous fat deposits, virtual face lift and body sculpturing by electroporation
Inventor: Chornenky, et al. | Patent Number: 7938824
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Temperature sensing return electrode pad
Inventor: McPherson | Patent Number: 7927329
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Devices and methods for tissue access
Inventor: Bleich, et al. | Patent Number: 7918849
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Monopolar electrosurgical return electrode
Inventor: Falkenstein, et al. | Patent Number: 7909819
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Bio-impedance apparatus and method
Inventor: | Patent Number: 7907998
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Systems and methods for ablation of tissue
Inventor: Elliott | Patent Number: 7892231
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Electrosurgical system
Inventor: Hamel, et al. | Patent Number: 7887534
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Contact-sensitive pressure-sensitive conductive composite electrode and method for ablation
Inventor: Thao, et al. | Patent Number: 7883508
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Methods and apparatus for dispersing current flow in electrosurgery
Inventor: Jarrard, et al. | Patent Number: 7883507
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Electro-surgical needle apparatus
Inventor: Cockburn, et al. | Patent Number: 7875025
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System for, and method of, heating a biological site in a patient's body
Inventor: Booth, et al. | Patent Number: 7871410
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Endocardial dispersive electrode for use with a monopolar RF ablation pen
Inventor: Briscoe | Patent Number: 7871409
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Methods and systems for gated or pulsed application of ablative energy in the treatment of cardiac disorders
Inventor: Krishnan, et al. | Patent Number: 7871408
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Power supply for identification and control of electrical surgical tools
Inventor: Howell | Patent Number: 7871407
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Methods for planning and performing thermal ablation
Inventor: Nields, et al. | Patent Number: 7871406
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Method and apparatus for sterilization
Inventor: Payne, et al. | Patent Number: 7846160
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Systems and methods for magnetic-resonance-guided interventional procedures
Inventor: Susil, et al. | Patent Number: 7844319
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Method and apparatus for tubal occlusion
Inventor: Harrington, et al. | Patent Number: 7842035
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Methods, systems, and devices for performing electrosurgical procedures
Inventor: Isaacson, et al. | Patent Number: 7842033
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Switch mechanisms for safe activation of energy on an electrosurgical instrument
Inventor: Weinberg, et al. | Patent Number: 7837685
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Device and method for positioning of a therapeutic device
Inventor: Ostrovsky, et al. | Patent Number: 7837682
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Tuned return electrode with matching inductor
Inventor: Isaacson, et al. | Patent Number: 7837680
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Systems for treating a hollow anatomical structure
Inventor: Thompson, et al. | Patent Number: 7837678
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Systems for treating a hollow anatomical structure
Inventor: Thompson, et al. | Patent Number: 7837677
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Methods for treating a hollow anatomical structure
Inventor: Thompson, et al. | Patent Number: 7828793
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Device for ultrasound monitored tissue treatment
Inventor: Azhari, et al. | Patent Number: 7828734
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Electrosurgical systems and methods for removing and modifying tissue
Inventor: Woloszko, et al. | Patent Number: 7824398
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Compositions and methods for reducing lung volume
Inventor: Ingenito | Patent Number: 7819908
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Electrosurgical radio frequency energy transmission medium
Inventor: Orszulak | Patent Number: 7819865
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Electrosurgery devices
Inventor: Morgan, et al. | Patent Number: 7819864
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System and method for electrosurgical cutting and ablation
Inventor: Eggers, et al. | Patent Number: 7819863
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Method for arrhythmias treatment based on spectral mapping during sinus rhythm
Inventor: Pachon Mateos, et al. | Patent Number: 7819862
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Methods for electrosurgical electrolysis
Inventor: Auge, II, et al. | Patent Number: 7819861
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Method and apparatus for detecting a control switch for medical equipment
Inventor: Honda, et al. | Patent Number: 7803152
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System for analyzing and treating abnormality of human and animal tissues
Inventor: Weinstock | Patent Number: 7801585
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Systems and methods for electrosurgical intervertebral disc replacement
Inventor: Sharps, et al. | Patent Number: 7794456
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Method and apparatus for positioning a catheter relative to an anatomical junction
Inventor: Zikorus, et al. | Patent Number: 7789876
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Cursor mode display system and method
Inventor: Wegenkittl, et al. | Patent Number: 7786990
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Biomedical dispersive electrode
Inventor: Carmel, et al. | Patent Number: 7771419
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Ablation catheter with sensor array and discrimination circuit to minimize variation in power density
Inventor: Dando, et al. | Patent Number: 7766907
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Blood vessel treatment method using multi-degree-of-freedom forceps
Inventor: Oomori, et al. | Patent Number: 7758573
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Method for indirectly ablating tissue using implanted electrode device
Inventor: Kelly, et al. | Patent Number: 7749219
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Method of straddling an intraosseous nerve
Inventor: Pellegrino, et al. | Patent Number: 7749218
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Foam electrode and method of use thereof during tissue resection
Inventor: Rioux, et al. | Patent Number: 7744591
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Radiofrequency ablation with independently controllable ground pad conductors
Inventor: Lee, Jr., et al. | Patent Number: 7736357
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Techniques for positioning therapy delivery elements within a spinal cord or brain
Inventor: Gielen, et al. | Patent Number: 7734342
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Smart return electrode pad
Inventor: McPherson | Patent Number: 7722603