Defibrillator for minimally invasive surgical procedures
US10682511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0563
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A defibrillation system with a unique paddle assembly. The paddle assembly has a paddle head with a conductive surface. The paddle head is introduced into the chest through a small surgical incision. The paddle head is connected to a handle by an elongated shaft. The elongated shaft has an electrically conductive core that is covered in a dielectric insulator. The elongated shaft is malleable. A pivot connection joins one end of the elongated shaft to the paddle head. The pivot connection enables the paddle head to move through a range of different orientations with respect to the elongated shaft. Electricity passes through the conductive core of the elongated shaft and into the paddle head.
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