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10 Cooled RF Lesion Size
Lesion size and shape is determined by numerous factors including:
• probe active tip length
• impedance of tissue
• current
intensity
• length of time that energy is applied
• water flow rate
• water
temperature
Ensure proper slection of the appropriate sized active electrode tip to achieve the desired lesion size.
Active Tip size
Lesion Size and Shape
(T–60°C)
Typical Anatomy
Placement
Distal Projection,
Average
2 mm
4 – 6 mm, Oblate
Spheriod
Cervical Spine
52%
4 mm
10 – 12 mm,
Spherical
Lumbar Spine,
Knee, Hip
46%
5.5 mm
12 mm Spherical
Thoracic Spine
47%
Lesion
Diameter
from Table
40% Volumetric
Distal Projection
Active
Tip
Avanos Exhibit 2069 Page 40
Medtronic, Inc. v. Avanos Medical Sales, LLC
Case IPR2020-0089
