Deflectable catheter with a high modulus fiber puller element
US9662473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/015
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A deflectable, catheter includes a catheter body, an intermediate section, a tip electrode and a control handle for deflecting the catheter by manipulation of a puller element that is made of a high modulus fiber material and extends through the catheter body and the intermediate section. The proximal end of the puller element is housed in the control handle and the distal end of the puller element is in a wrapped configuration and engages with a distal tip member or the intermediate section.
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