Multi-electrode balloon catheter with circumferential and point electrodes
US10568686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter has a balloon electrode assembly with at least one compliant balloon member and at least one electrode carried on an outer surface of the balloon member for accomplishing circumferential sensing or ablation in a tubular region of the heart, including a pulmonary vein or ostium. The catheter may also include an electrode assembly with a tip and/or ring electrode distal of the balloon electrode assembly adapted for focal contact.
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