Catheter electrode that can simultaneously emit electrical energy and facilitate visualization by magnetic resonance imaging
US8473029B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B18/1492
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter comprises an elongate body extending along a first longitudinal axis and having an outermost radial surface; a coil wound in a substantially cylindrical shape and extending along a second longitudinal axis that is coincident with the first longitudinal axis. At least a portion of the coil is proximate to the outermost radial surface of the elongate body.
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