Deflectable sheath catheters

Details Deflectable sheath catheters Deflectable sheath catheters

2011-05-03

2011-05-03

Farah, Ahmed M (Department: 3769)

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

C606S007000, C606S016000, C607S088000, C607S092000, C607S100000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07935108

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides devices and methods for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. In one embodiment a deflectable sheath catheter includes an elongate catheter body having proximal and distal ends, the distal end having a distal tip region that includes a plurality of flexible segments with varying degrees of stiffness. A handle portion can be located at the proximal end of the catheter body to provide a steering mechanism that causes the distal tip region to deflect according to a compound curve.

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