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Steerable catheter with distal tip orientation sheaths

US8376990B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30References

6Claims

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Assignee

Biosense Webster, Inc. · US

Inventors

Dean M. Ponzi · Glendora, US
Mario A. Solis · Rancho Cucamonga, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 19, 2005
Grant date	Feb 19, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 26, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M25/0136
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bi-directional electrophysiology catheter having improved steerability which includes orientation sheaths, or thin walled tubes, placed in diametrically opposed lumen at the distal portion of the catheter for producing in-plane deflection of the distal portion of the catheter.

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