Magnetically coupling devices for mapping and/or ablating
US8641710B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/732
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems for ablating tissue can include a pair of electrode assemblies. The electrode assemblies can automatically align on opposing sides of operative tissue due to magnetic interaction. One assembly can move automatically in response to the other assembly due to the magnetic interaction. Some systems are capable of cooling the electrode assemblies during ablation procedures.
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