Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Structure of body-contacting electrode or electrode inserted...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-14
2006-03-14
Cohen, Lee S. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Structure of body-contacting electrode or electrode inserted...
C606S041000, C607S122000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07013170
ABSTRACT:
Methods of manipulating a catheterization apparatus involve providing a catheter having a flexible shaft with a preformed curve on a distal end of the flexible shaft, one or more electrodes disposed along the distal end of the flexible shaft, and a shape deflection area defined as a region on the flexible shaft between the preformed curve and a generally straight proximal portion of the flexible shaft. A first steering mechanism is anchored at a distal portion of the preformed curve, and a second steering mechanism is anchored distal to the shape deflection area. The method also involves changing a curvature of the preformed curve in response to a proximally directed force applied to the first steering mechanism, and moving the distal end of the catheter relative to the proximal portion of the flexible shaft in response to a proximally directed force applied to the second steering mechanism.
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Cardiac Pacemakers Inc.
Cohen Lee S.
Hollingsworth & Funk LLC
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