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Modular catheter

US8064978B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18References

11Claims

0Family size

Assignee

CathRx Ltd · AU

Inventors

Neil L. Anderson · Chatswood, AU
Evan Chong · Parramatta, AU
Matthew Partlett · Sydney, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 24, 2004
Grant date	Nov 22, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 3, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2018/1467
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A modular catheter includes an elongate tubular member having a proximal end and a closed, distal end. A lumen extends from the proximal end to the distal end and a plurality of electrodes are arranged at, or adjacent, the distal end, conductors for the electrodes being contained within a wall of the tubular member. An elongate shape-imparting mechanism is removably received within the lumen of the tubular member such that a distal end of the shape-imparting mechanism is substantially in register with the distal end of the tubular member. A control device has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the tubular member and a proximal end of the shape-imparting mechanism being releasably connectable to the distal end of the control device.

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