Flexible structures having movable splines for supporting electrode elements
US5836947A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/142
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flexible electrode support is bent to define an arcuate shape that extends beyond the distal end of an associated guide body. At least one of the ends of the support is free of attachment to the distal end. By moving the free end, a user can push upon or pull against the structure to alter its arcuate shape to assure intimate contact with tissue.
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