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Apparatuses and methods for affixing electrodes to an intravascular balloon

US9872728B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC. · US

Inventors

Paul A. Belk · Maple Grove, US
Jennifer Heisel · Princeton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 16, 2014
Grant date	Jan 23, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 7, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/056
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A catheter includes an inflation balloon and at least one electrode. The inflation balloon is inflatable within a vessel. The at least one electrode extends around at least a portion of a periphery of the inflation balloon. The at least one electrode is expandable as the inflation balloon is inflated, and contracts as the inflation balloon is deflated. The at least one electrode is held in place along a length of the inflation balloon with a tether member, which is secured at opposing distal and proximal ends of the inflation balloon.

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