Intraluminal electrode assembly
US7532938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0558
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A minimally invasive intraluminal electrode assembly that includes a cannulated tube and a plurality of wires disposed within the cannulated tube. Each of the plurality of wires has one of a plurality of electrical contacts on a distal end thereof. The distal portion of the plurality of wires assumes a radially constrained configuration within the cannulated tube in a retracted position and a radially extended position outward of the cannulated tube in a deployed position. The electrode assembly further comprises a spring electrode connecting the plurality of electrical contacts to collectively form a substantially circular configuration in a deployed position.
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