Patent ID: 6526320
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An apparatus for thermal treatment of tissue, which comprises:an outer member including a frame dimensioned for engagement with the hand of a surgeon and an elongated portion connected to the frame and extending distally therefrom, the elongated portion defining a longitudinal axis and having an axial opening; an electromagnetic probe assembly releasably mounted to the outer member, the electromagnetic probe assembly including a handle and an electromagnetic probe connected to the handle, the electromagnetic probe at least partially positionable within the axial opening of the elongated portion and adapted for reciprocal longitudinal movement therewithin between a non-deployed position and a deployed position; and a manually operable release member for releasably mounting the electromagnetic probe assembly to the outer member, the release member dimensioned and positioned for manual manipulation to move between a first position engaging the electromagnetic probe assembly and preventing release thereof from the outer member, and a second position releasing the electromagnetic probe assembly to thereby facilitate assembly and disassembly of the electromagnetic probe assembly with respect to the outer member.