Thermal regulation catheter system
US11419656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/0281
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A thermal regulation catheter system and method of use are disclosed, for moderating the temperature and other parameters of tissue surrounding a target tissue for an ablation procedure, or for performing a thermal treatment procedure. In an embodiment, the device includes a catheter having a shaft with a fluid supply line and a fluid return line disposed therein, and an inflatable heat exchange vessel at a distal end of the shaft. The fluid supply line supplies fluid to inflate the heat exchange vessel, and the fluid return line conducts fluid away from the heat exchange vessel.
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