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US 2009/0222000 A1Published application
Device and method for the treatment of tumours
AssigneeEmcision Limited
InventorAndrew Pacey
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Abstract
A device includes an applicator and electrode needles forming two rows. Needles may be inserted into tissue and electromagnetic power may be applied thereto, following which a blade may be used to cut the tissue. The blade may be located between or outside and parallel to needle rows. The blade is located on an actuator operable by a handle, which may be in the form of a rod.
Claims27
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A device for the treatment of tumours or other tissue comprising an applicator, a plurality of needles extending from the applicator, and a blade arranged for movement longitudinally along the needles.
A method of treatment comprising:
- using an applicator to insert into an area of tissue a plurality of to needles;
- applying electromagnetic power to the needles to heat and embolise the said area of tissue;
- and
- urging a blade longitudinally along the needles to cut into the said area of tissue.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.