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Mapping variable loop catheter handle

US11850369B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC. · US

Inventors

Brett Allen Hillukka · Hanover, US
Varun Bansal · Plymouth, US
Evan Leingang
Richard A. Thompson, II · St. Louis Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 7, 2017
Grant date	Dec 26, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 8, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/0163
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A catheter including a loop member adjustment mechanism for adjusting a diameter of a loop member is provided. The catheter further includes a longitudinally-extending catheter shaft including a proximal end portion and a distal end deflectable portion, wherein the distal end deflectable portion includes the loop member. The loop adjustment mechanism includes a loop member pull wire, wherein a distal end of the loop member pull wire is attached to the loop member, and a sliding member, located within the handle, wherein the sliding member is configured to translate within the handle, and wherein a proximal end of the pull wire is attached to the sliding member.

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