29-01-2015 дата публикации
Номер: US20150032094A1
The present system relates to an apparatus for desiccating tissue. The apparatus includes an electrode assembly having a heating element, a metal electrode, and a temperature sensor. The apparatus also includes a radio frequency (RF) generator, coupled to the metal electrode, having a signal generator for generating an electrical signal, and switch for selecting between a first mode, second mode and third mode of operation. In the first mode, the electrical signal is directed to the metal electrode and applied to the tissue. In the second mode, the electrical signal is directed to the heating element such that heat produced by the heating element is applied to the tissue. In the third mode, the electrical signal is directed to the metal electrode and the heating element, for applying the electrical signal and the heat to the tissue. 1. An apparatus for desiccating tissue , said apparatus comprising: a heating element,', 'a metal electrode, and', 'a temperature sensor located in proximity to said metal electrode; and, 'an electrode assembly including a signal generator for generating an electrical signal for application to at least one of said heating element and said metal electrode, and', a first mode for conduction, in which said electrical signal is directed to said metal electrode and applied to said tissue,', 'a second mode for heating, in which said electrical signal is directed to said heating element and heat produced by said heating element is applied to said tissue, and said heat of metal electrode is monitored via said temperature sensor, and', 'a third mode, in which said electrical signal is directed to said metal electrode and said heating element, for applying said electrical signal to said tissue, and applying said heat to said tissue., 'a switch module for selecting between], 'a radio frequency (RF) generator, coupled to said metal electrode, including2. The apparatus of claim 1 , including:a user interface for manually selecting between the first ...
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