System and method for performing ablation using a balloon
US7371231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00875
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus comprises a catheter, a conductive element and a balloon. The catheter has a lumen. The conductive element is disposed along the catheter. The balloon has an interior in fluid communication with the lumen of the catheter. The balloon is formed of a conductive material conductively coupled to the conductive element. The balloon has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration.
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