Steerable catheter with distal tip orientation sheaths
US9433751B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0136
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bi-directional electrophysiology catheter having improved steerability which includes orientation sheaths, or thin walled tubes, placed in diametrically opposed lumen at the distal portion of the catheter for producing in-plane deflection of the distal portion of the catheter.
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