Patents Assigned to Electromedical Associates
  • Electrosurgical device
    Patent number: 7611509
    Abstract: An electrosurgical electrode capable of vaporization, coagulation, desiccation or cutting of tissue is disclosed. The probe has a first portion configured for tissue vaporization, and a second portion configured for tissue desiccation or coagulation. Simultaneous vaporization and desiccation may be achieved, the balance between the effects being controlled by the orientation and motions of the electrode. The electrode may have irrigation and aspiration means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Electromedical Associates
    Inventor: Robert A. Van Wyk