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Self-positioning electrode system and method for renal nerve modulation

US9173696B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

Travis J. Schauer · Rockford, US
Eric Petersen · Homestead, US
Steven R. Larsen · Lino Lakes, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 17, 2013
Grant date	Nov 3, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 6, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2018/00267
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems for nerve and tissue modulation are disclosed. An example system may include an intravascular nerve modulation system including an elongated shaft having a proximal end region and a distal end region. The system may include an expandable frame having one or more electrodes positioned on or about the frame. An actuation assembly including a biasing element, a central shaft, and a piston may be configured to provide for controlled expansion of the expandable frame. The system may further include a control element for controlling the actuation assembly.

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