Apparatus and method for targeting a body tissue
US8019404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for targeting a desired target site on a body tissue that separates a first body cavity from a second body cavity of a patient includes a catheter having a longitudinally extending catheter lumen and adapted to provide access to the first body cavity. A framing member has a collapsed condition in which the framing member is adapted for insertion into the first body cavity through the catheter lumen and an expanded condition in which the framing member is adapted for placement within the first body cavity. The framing member has a framing member body. At least one target point is carried by the framing member and is adapted for placement adjacent the desired target site. At least one target wire is attached to at least one target point. At least a portion of the target wire extends through the catheter lumen. The target wire is substantially spaced apart from the framing member body. A method of using the apparatus is also described.
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