Catheter with depth electrode for dual-purpose use
US9072864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter assembly for intracranial treatment of a patient for facilitating concurrent electrical sensing and fluid flow is provided and includes an outer flexible tube having a proximal end, a principal lumen extending therealong to the proximal end, and at least one radial aperture through the wall communicating with the lumen as well as a secondary lumen adjacent to the tube outer-wall surface and extending therealong. The catheter assembly including a depth electrode within the secondary lumen, extending along the length thereof. The depth electrode having electrical contacts exposed to brain tissue along the flexible tube.
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