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Devices, systems, and methods for epicardial navigation

US8882765B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2013
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/00839
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices, systems, and methods for epicardial navigation. In at least one exemplary embodiment of a system for navigating an elongated body on a surface of a tissue of the present disclosure, the system comprises (a) an internal elongated body comprising a distal end and a first element positioned at or near the distal end of the internal elongated body, the internal elongated body devoid of an ablation contact, and (b) an external elongated body comprising a distal end and a second element and an ablation contact positioned at or near the distal end of the external elongated body, the ablation contact being configured to remove or destroy tissue.

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