Catheter lead placement system and method
US7242977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter system includes a mapping catheter having an open lumen and a mapping arrangement provided at a distal end of the mapping catheter. A balloon catheter is movably disposed within the open lumen of the mapping catheter. The balloon catheter has an open lumen dimensioned to receive a lead. A balloon arrangement is provided at a distal end of the balloon catheter and inflatable with an inflation mechanism provided at a proximal end of the balloon catheter. The balloon arrangement is dimensioned to prevent movement of the lead upon inflation of the balloon arrangement, and to permit movement of the lead within the open lumen of the balloon catheter upon deflation of the balloon arrangement.
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