WO2002094103A1 - Ultrasonic device for tissue ablation and sheath for use therewith - Google Patents
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AU2002313675A AU2002313675B2 (en) | 2001-02-15 | 2002-02-11 | Ultrasonic device for tissue ablation and sheath for use therewith |
EP02753381A EP1367943A1 (en) | 2001-02-15 | 2002-02-11 | Ultrasonic device for tissue ablation and sheath for use therewith |
CA002437075A CA2437075A1 (en) | 2001-02-15 | 2002-02-11 | Ultrasonic device for tissue ablation and sheath for use therewith |
JP2002590828A JP2004525737A (en) | 2001-02-15 | 2002-02-11 | Ultrasound device for ablation of tissue and sheath for use with the device |
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