Irrigated catheter
US8894642B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00029
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for irrigating an electrode of a catheter are disclosed. Among other things, a catheter is disclosed that comprises a shaft portion including a fluid passage to conduct fluid, an electrode coupled to a distal end of the shaft portion, and a handle portion coupled to a proximal end of the shaft portion. A portion of the fluid passage defines an opening in the shaft portion. The opening is constructed and arranged such that when fluid is conducted through the fluid passage, at least some of the fluid will contact the electrode after passing through the opening in the shaft portion.
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