Multi-lumen heat transfer catheters

Details Multi-lumen heat transfer catheters Multi-lumen heat transfer catheters

2005-06-24

2010-10-12

Lucchesi, Nicholas D (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S508000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07811249

ABSTRACT:
Heat transfer catheter apparatus and methods of making and using same are disclosed wherein fluid connection means is provided between the distal portions of two adjacent, thin-walled, high strength fluid lumens to define a closed loop fluid circulation system capable of controlled delivery of thermal energy to or withdrawal of thermal energy from remote internal body locations.

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