Surgery – Radioactive substance applied to body for therapy – Radioactive substance placed within body
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-27
2007-02-27
Gilbert, Samuel G. (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Radioactive substance applied to body for therapy
Radioactive substance placed within body
Reexamination Certificate
active
10252731
ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus are disclosed employing ionizing radiation for forming lines of ablation or lesions in cardiac tissue to treat atrial fibrillation or other electrophysiological problems with the heart. The apparatus may include a catheter in which the radiation source is advanced hydraulically after the catheter is in place within the heart. Various fixation devices are also disclosed for fixing the location of the catheter within the heart.
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Bonan Raoul
Griffis, III Jack C.
Larsen Charles E.
Lerohl Andrew L.
Schumer Douglas B.
Best Vascular, Inc.
Cook Alex McFarron Manzo Cummings & Mehler, Ltd.
Gilbert Samuel G.
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