Medical device with sensor cooperating with expandable member

Details Medical device with sensor cooperating with expandable member Medical device with sensor cooperating with expandable member

2005-10-11

2005-10-11

Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Heat application

C606S028000, C601S002000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06953460

ABSTRACT:
A tissue ablation catheter for forming a lesion along a substantially circumferential region of tissue is described. The catheter includes one or more sensors for monitoring the temperature of the tissue being ablated. The temperature sensors are mounted on the interior or exterior of an expandable member that is affixed to a shaft of the catheter.

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International Search Report PCT/US/0013204 date of mailing of the international search report Jun. 9, 2000.

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