Cool-tip™ RF Ablation System Technology
The Physics of the Cool-tip™ System
| "Smart" RF System | Cooled Electrodes | Physics | 12-Minute Ablation |
Radiofrequency Ablation
Alternating current through the tissue creates friction on a molecular level. Increased intracellular temperature generates localized interstitial heating. At temperatures above 60°C, cellular proteins rapidly denature and coagulate, resulting in a lesion.
How it Works
The proprietary generator feedback algorithm senses tissue impedance and automatically delivers the optimum amount of radiofrequency energy. Our unique, patented electrode design minimizes tissue charring and allows maximum current delivery, resulting in a larger ablation zone in less time.
The Cooling Effect
The Cool-tip™ electrode internally circulates chilled water, cooling the tissue adjacent to the exposed electrode. This reduces tissue impedance, allowing for maximized energy deposition during the treatment cycle and a larger, controlled ablation zone.
The Ablation Cycle
The Cool-tip™ generator continuously monitors tissue impedance throughout the procedure and adjusts output accordingly. The system pulses RF energy to the tissue, optimizing the amount of energy that can be delivered and minimizing damage to critical structures.
