Medtronic received FDA clearance to introduce the OsteoCool RF Ablation system to the U.S. market. The technology, originally developed by Baylis Medical, is designed to target tumors within the spine using two separate probes that provide a large coverage area and offer more access options for the surgeon. The system provides active cooling of the targeted region, causing destruction of the wanted tissue while saving the healthy stuff around. This is done by moving cold water through the probes during the ablation process.
Here’s video explaining how to work the system during an ablation:
Source: Medtronic…