Table 2.
Average procedural time and coagulated surface area for the 7 trials. The device fully coagulated 0.90 and 1.19 cm2/min in the 4 blade and 5 to 7 blade procedures, respectively
| No. blades | No. trials | Proc. Time(min) | Area (cm2) | Coag. Rate cm2/min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 6.8 ± 0.5 | 6.0 ± 1.4 | 0.90 ± 0.10 |
| 5 to 7 | 3 | 11.3 ± 1.2 | 13.5 ± 1.3 | 1.19 ± 0.24 |