Loop structures for supporting diagnostic and therapeutic elements in contact with body tissue
US6613046B1 · kind B1 · utility
146Cited by
72References
23Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1467
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A probe that facilitates the creation of circumferential lesions in body tissue. The probe includes a elongate body and a loop structure that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.