Catheter with helical electrode

US9131981B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9131981-B2
Application numberUS-201313760335-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 6, 2013
Priority dateDec 16, 2009
Publication dateSep 15, 2015
Grant dateSep 15, 2015

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An invasive probe includes an insertion tube containing a lumen for providing an irrigation fluid and comprising a distal portion having a plurality of perforations therethrough providing fluid communication between the lumen and an outer surface of the insertion tube. At least one helical electrode is fitted over the distal portion of the insertion tube.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method for producing a medical device, comprising: creating a plurality of perforations through an outer surface of a distal portion of an insertion tube containing a lumen and having an outer diameter, so as to provide fluid communication between the lumen and an outer surface of the insertion tube; cutting a metal tube into a spiral pattern to form at least one helical electrode, the helical electrode having an inner diameter slightly smaller than the…

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What does patent US9131981B2 cover?
An invasive probe includes an insertion tube containing a lumen for providing an irrigation fluid and comprising a distal portion having a plurality of perforations therethrough providing fluid communication between the lumen and an outer surface of the insertion tube. At least one helical electrode is fitted over the distal portion of the insertion tube.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Biosense Webster Israel Ltd, Biosense Webster Israel Ltd
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61B18/1492. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Sep 15 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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We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).