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Irrigation probe for ablation during open heart surgery

US7761148B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28Claims

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Assignee

Biosense Webster, Inc. · US

Inventors

Kristine B. Fuimaono · Brooks Road, US
Irma Hill · Alameda, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 30, 2003
Grant date	Jul 20, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 22, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2018/00821
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An irrigation probe useful for ablation during open heart surgery is provided. The irrigation probe comprises a generally rigid probe body and a handle mounted to the proximal end of the probe body. The generally rigid probe body has an electrode at its distal end having at least one irrigation opening through which fluid can pass. An infusion tube extends through the probe body for introducing fluid to the electrode.

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