Device and methods for nerve modulation using a novel ablation catheter with polymeric ablative elements
US9757177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure pertains to an intravascular catheter for nerve modulation, comprising an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end, a balloon having a lumen and a balloon wall, the balloon wall comprising RF permeable sections and non-electrically conductive sections, an electrode disposed within the balloon and extending distally to the furthest distal RF permeable section. The RF permeable sections may comprise a plurality of RF permeable windows, each window having a greater circumferential dimension than an axial dimension. The intravascular system is suited for modulation of renal nerves.
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