US5938658A
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Device and methods for treating canker sores by RF ablation
Assignee: Irvine Biomedical Inc
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Filing: 1997-12-02
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Granted: 1999-08-17
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Expires: 2017-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A medical ablation device and methods for treating canker sores wherein a flexible RF electrode comprising a fluid delivery capability is inserted into the mouth; the RF electrode being placed against and/or surrounding the canker sore region; RF energy being applied for a predetermined time and under a controlled temperature to the canker sore tissue through the electrode to cause internal lesions; and therapeutic agent being delivered to heal and/or soothe the tissues thereafter.
Inventors
- 👤 Hosheng Tu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B2018/00636; A61B2018/00773; A61B2018/00791
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A device system for applying a radiofrequency energy to create a lesion, comprising: a hand-piece having a distal end, a proximal end, at least one lumen extending therebetween, and a smaller diameter portion intermediate the proximal and distal ends, the smaller diameter portion being bendable to orient a distal face of the distal end; electrode means disposed on said distal face, wherein said electrode means has a plurality of surface zones for contacting the tissue; a connector secured at said proximal end of the hand-piece; and means for applying radiofrequency energy to the electrode means of the hand-piece.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
A device system for applying a radiofrequency energy to create a lesion, comprising: a hand-piece having a distal end, a proximal end, at least one lumen extending therebetween, and a smaller diameter portion intermediate the proximal and distal ends, the smaller diameter portion being bendable to orient a distal face of the distal end; electrode means disposed on said distal face, wherein said electrode means has a plurality of surface zones for contacting the tissue; a connector secured at said proximal end of the hand-piece; and means for applying radiofrequency energy to the electrode means of the hand-piece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device system as in claim 1, further comprising a temperature sensor secured to the electrode means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device system as in claim 2, further comprising means for controlling temperature of said temperature sensor by temperature controlling means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device system as in claim 1, further comprising a radiofrequency energy generator for delivering radiofrequency energy to the electrode means, wherein radiofrequency energy from the radiofrequency energy generator is within the range of 50 to 2,000 kHz.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device system as in claim 1, wherein the hand-piece between said distal end and said proximal end is manually bendable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device system as in claim 1, wherein the plurality of surface zones of said electrode means comprises at least one surface zone being non-conductive.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device system as in claim 1, wherein material for the electrode means is selected from the group consisting of platinum, iridium, gold, silver, stainless steel, Nitinol, and an alloy of their mixture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A device system as in claim 1, further comprising a cross-sectional shape of a tip of said hand-piece being selected from the group consisting of a round shape, an oval shape, a x-shape, an irregular shape, and a wheel-tooth shape.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
105 words
A device system for applying a radiofrequency energy to create a lesion, comprising: a hand-piece having a distal end, a proximal end, at least one lumen extending therebetween, and a smaller diameter portion intermediate the proximal and distal ends, the smaller diameter portion being bendable to orient a distal face of the distal end; electrode means disposed on said distal face, wherein said electrode means has a plurality of surface zones for contacting the tissue; a connector secured at said proximal end of the hand-piece; means for applying radiofrequency energy to the electrode means of the hand-piece; and means for fluid infusion and irrigation capabilities.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
105 words
A device system for applying a radiofrequency energy to create a lesion, comprising: a hand-piece having a distal end, a proximal end, at least one lumen extending therebetween, and a smaller diameter portion intermediate the proximal and distal ends, the smaller diameter portion being bendable to orient a distal face of the distal end; electrode means disposed on said distal face, wherein said electrode means has a plurality of surface zones for contacting the tissue; a connector secured at said proximal end of the hand-piece; means for applying radiofrequency energy to the electrode means of the hand-piece; and means for fluid infusion and irrigation capabilities.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device system as in claim 9, further comprising a temperature sensor secured to the electrode means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device system as in claim 10, further comprising means for controlling temperature of said temperature sensor by temperature controlling means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device system as in claim 9, wherein the plurality of surface zones of said electrode means comprises at least one surface zone being non-conductive.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
A device system as in claim 9, further comprising a cross-sectional shape of a tip of said hand-piece being selected from the group consisting of a round shape, an oval shape, a x-shape, an irregular shape, and a wheel-tooth shape.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device system as in claim 9, wherein fluid is selected from the group consisting of heparin, saline solution, fluoroquinolone, lactic acid, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy organic acids, vitamins, povidone-iodine, nitrate compounds, virucidal agents, and antibiotics.
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