Ablation device with multiple ablation modes
US9125668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 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 performing ablation therapy on body tissue are disclosed. An example ablation device for treating body tissue includes an ionically conductive balloon and a radio-frequency electrode that delivers RF energy into a distal section of the balloon. The balloon is configured to transmit the RF energy in a direction distally towards a leading end of the ablation device. Multiple ablation electrodes on the device can be used for providing lesions of different size or shape.
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