Irrigation probe for ablation during open heart surgery
US6905495B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00821
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An irrigation probe useful for ablation during open heart surgery is provided. The irrigation probe comprises a generally rigid probe body and a handle mounted to the proximal end of the probe body. The generally rigid probe body has an electrode at its distal end having at least one irrigation opening through which fluid can pass. An infusion tube extends through the probe body for introducing fluid to the electrode.
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