Transvascular electrosurgical devices and systems and methods of using the same
US11324548B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, apparatus, and method of using the same are disclosed for carrying out a transvascular procedure such as a Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) procedure using energy to create a tract between the hepatic vein and the portal vein. The present invention provides a flexible puncturing solution to effectively perform a transvascular procedure such as a TIPS procedure while minimizing damage to the liver and surrounding soft tissues or organs.
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