Ablation device with ionically conductive balloon
US9603659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00238
- 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 can have a composite structure with a non-conductive section and a conductive section. A method for fabricating a semi-permeable ablation balloon using ionizing radiation and an etching process is also disclosed.
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