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Catheter with electrode spine assembly having preformed configurations for improved tissue contact

US12161472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2020
Grant dateDec 10, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/0023
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrophysiology catheter with a distal electrode assembly having covered spine carrying a plurality of microelectrodes. One or more spines have preformed configurations including at least a first portion with a first curvature and a second portion with a second curvature, and may include a linear portion. The linear portion may be between the first and second portions. The linear portion may be distal of the first and second portions. One or more spines have a narrower portion so that different portions of the spine can have different flexibility with a degree of independence in flexibility from adjacent portions.

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