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Catheter and method for radiofrequency ablation of cardiac tissue

US5849028A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1997
Grant dateDec 15, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/00821
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrophysiology catheter suitable for radiofrequency ablation of cardiac tissue comprises an elongate catheter shaft wherein a distal tip section having multiple long electrodes and multiple temperature sensors in the proximity of the tissue contact sites and further comprising a close-loop temperature control mechanism for each electrode with at least a temperature sensor on an adjacent tiny ring.

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