#$%^&*AU2018206803A120180809.pdf#####Abstract There is disclosed a cannula for an assembly for radio frequency ablation of tissue with an electrode, said cannula comprising: a cannula hub； a cannula body comprising: a proximal section defining a proximal end coupled to said cannula hub； a distal section defining a distal end opposite said proximal end with said distal section being electrically conductive； a bend formed proximal to the distal section to define an outer portion opposite an inner portion of said bend； a lumen extending from said proximal end to said distal section and through said bend with said lumen adapted to receive the electrode； a single side extending through said outer portion of said bend and opening into said lumen of said cannula body, wherein said single side opening is positioned along said outer portion of said bend to facilitate a distal tip of the electrode extending out of said single side opening when the electrode is received within said lumen in a single rotational orientation relative to said cannula body； and an electrically insulating sleeve disposed over said cannula body.
