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Radiofrequency perforation apparatus

US8679107B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

Baylis Medical Company Inc. · CA

Inventors

Mahmood Mirza · North York, CA
Gareth Davies · Toronto, CA

Key dates

Filing date	May 10, 2012
Grant date	Mar 25, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 18, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2218/002
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A radiofrequency perforation apparatus for creating a channel at a target location in a body of a patient, the radiofrequency perforation apparatus comprising: a substantially tubular member defining a tubular member lumen; an end member partially positioned within the tubular member lumen at a distal end of the tubular member, the end member including an electrode; and an electrical insulator extending along the substantially tubular member.

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