Multifunctional ablation device
US9445859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/0262
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intravascular catheter is provided, including a flexible elongate body; an expandable element positioned on the elongate body; a substantially linear thermal segment located proximally of the expandable element, the thermal segment defining a first flexibility, where the thermal segment is positioned between two portions of the catheter body each including a flexibility less than that of the thermal segment; a first fluid flow path in fluid communication with the expandable element; and a second fluid flow path in fluid communication with the thermal segment.
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