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Loop structures for supporting diagnostic and therapeutic elements in contact with body tissue

US6613046B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 1999
Grant dateSep 2, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 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.

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