Loop structures for supporting diagnostic and therapeutic elements contact with body tissue and expandable push devices for use with same
US6645199B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1407
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus that facilitates the creation of circumferential lesions in body tissue. The apparatus includes a first probe having a loop structure that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue and a second probe with an expandable push structure that may be used to urge the loop structure against body tissue.
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