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Coolant injection tube
US8992515B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8992515-B2 |
| Application number | US-26949308-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | May 13, 2005 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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A medical device includes a steering element defining a passage for a guide wire. A fluid injection tube defining a proximal and a distal end is also included, wherein a portion of the fluid injection tube is contoured about a portion of the steering element. A plurality of injection ports may be disposed in the portion of the fluid injection tube contoured about the steering element.
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What is claimed is: 1. A medical device for thermally affecting tissue comprising: a catheter defining a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therein; a steering element disposed within the lumen and defining a passage for a guide wire; a first fluid injection tube defining a first distal end; a second fluid injection tube defining a second distal end; a coolant source in communication with first and second fluid injection tubes; and a deflector element directing flui…
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- What does patent US8992515B2 cover?
- A medical device includes a steering element defining a passage for a guide wire. A fluid injection tube defining a proximal and a distal end is also included, wherein a portion of the fluid injection tube is contoured about a portion of the steering element. A plurality of injection ports may be disposed in the portion of the fluid injection tube contoured about the steering element.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Lalonde Jean-Pierre, Abboud Marwan, Mihalik Teresa Ann, and 3 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B18/02. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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