Electrophysiology catheter handle having accessible interior

US8958861B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Biosense Webster, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Rogelio Plascencia, JR. · Rancho Cucamonga, US
• Arnold Tuason · Claremont, US
• Mario A. Solis · Rancho Cucamonga, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 30, 2011
• Grant date: Feb 17, 2015
• Expiry date: Apr 16, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2018/0091
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A catheter for the treatment of tissue, particularly for the treatment of cardiac tissue to alleviate cardiac arrhythmias includes a handle housing a combination of steering components, electronic circuitry and/or infusion tubing. An interior notch in the handle around a circumference of the handle perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle provides a means for access to the sealed handle in case a repair to the interior components is necessary during manufacture or reprocessing. The circumferential frangible connection of the two halves of the handle provides access without the use of cutting or drilling devices that could damage the interior components.