Methods and apparatuses for remodeling tissue of or adjacent to a body passage
US9566114B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/124
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. An example medical device may include a catheter shaft. An expandable member may be coupled to the catheter shaft. A plurality of flexible electrode assemblies may be coupled to the expandable member. A control unit may be coupled to the electrode assemblies. The control unit may be configured to energize the electrode assemblies for approximately 10 seconds to less than approximately 1 minute.
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