Microwave ablation system probe, electrically-powered
Definition
An active, hand-held surgical instrument designed to connect to a microwave ablation system generator to deliver microwaves to a targeted operative site for localized soft-tissue ablation, typically to treat tumours, hydatid cysts and/or menorrhagia. The probe includes a handle and a patient contact region (e.g., antenna, leaflets), and might include a cooling mechanism (via water irrigation) and/or thermocouple(s) to help control the temperature of the probe. The device is intended to be used in percutaneous, endoscopic (e.g., gastroscopic, laparoscopic), non-surgically invasive and open surgery procedures to ablate tissues. This is a single-use device.