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Catheter with segmented electrodes and methods of making same

US11730426B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

Heraeus Medical Components LLC · US
HERAEUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH & CO. KG · DE

Inventors

Mark A. Hjelle · White Bear Lake, US
Katharina Musiol · Hanau, DE
Christiane Leitold · Wölfersheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 31, 2019
Grant date	Aug 22, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 22, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2562/125
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure relate to medical catheters, including electrophysiological catheters, comprising a catheter maintaining at least one electrode including a plurality of electrode segments. The catheter can include a plurality of slots in which the electrodes can be secured so that the electrodes are at least partially positioned within a center lumen of the catheter. Methods of manufacturing medical catheters are also disclosed. In various methods of assembling a catheter, a hollow, tubular catheter made of a compliant material having a very small, micro or nano outside diameter is provided. Then, the slots are formed in the catheter and the electrode segments are positioned within the slots.

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