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Cardiac probe with dynamic support for maintaining constant surface contact during heart systole and diastole

US5293869A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 1992
Grant dateMar 15, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/043
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cardiac probe employs a dynamic mounting element that supports one or more electrodes at its distal end in relatively constant surface contact against the expanding and contact endocardial surface.

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