Apparatus for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of tissue

摘要

Apparatus ( 20 ) for carrying out a prophylactic or treatment procedure on tissue comprises a device ( 21 ) having a chamber ( 22 ) and at least one active element such as an electrode ( 23 ) within the chamber ( 22 ). The chamber ( 22 ) has an opening ( 26 ) through which tissue is drawn into the chamber ( 22 ). Means for drawing the tissue into the chamber may comprise a vacuum lumen with vacuum orifices ( 25 ) in the chamber ( 22 ). Treatment such as electroporation may be applied to tissue in the chamber ( 22 ).