Angle indexer for medical devices
US6926713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0811
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Ablation device for creating a lesion within tissue includes an angle indexing apparatus. The angle indexing apparatus includes an index-key and an indexer. The index-key is secured to the ablation device. The indexer is secured in a position relative to which the index-key can move. The index-key is adapted to mate with the indexer in a plurality of positions, thereby allowing operation of the ablation device in a plurality of orientations.
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