Catheter having improved steering
US7099717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B18/1492
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter system with an enhanced steering system, allowing for positioning the distal portion of the catheter proximate to a desired biological target tissue site, is provided. The system includes an elongated tubular member having a steerable distal end configured to deflect, or otherwise direct, and properly position at least a portion of the distal end comprising an ablation device during a surgical procedure allowing for the placement of the deflected portion adjacent or proximate to the target tissue surface. The steering system may alternatively be incorporated into a separate guiding catheter as part of the catheter system.
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