Heater control of cryocatheter tip temperature
US6562030B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/0262
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cryocatheter includes a catheter body defining a coolant flow path, a catheter tip exposed to the coolant flow path, and a heating element associated with the catheter tip. The heating element can be disposed entirely or partially within the catheter tip. Alternatively, the heating element can be exterior to the catheter tip. The heating element can include an electrically resistive element.
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