Cryogenic catheter system
US6887234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F7/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cryogenic catheter system provides safe and effective treatment of tissue. The system includes a catheter that is coupled to a console via fluid and electrical umbilicals. The console controls the overall operation of the system based to provide and maintain a predetermined temperature at the catheter tip. The console also controls and monitors operating parameters for providing warning indications to the user and terminating operation of the system in the event of a failure that may compromise patient safety.
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