Catheter positioning system
US6811544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L2201/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is a system adapted to position an ablation catheter at a location where a pulmonary vein extends from an atrium. The system includes a deflectable guidewire and a sheath. The ablation catheter is used with the positioning system, wherein the deflectable guidewire and the sheath cooperate so as to facilitate positioning of the catheter at the location.
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