Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2003-10-03
2009-02-17
Truong, Kevin T (Department: 3734)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
active
07493160
ABSTRACT:
A medical device is disclosed which may include the use of nanopaper. The medical device may be provided in the form of a balloon catheter wherein the nanopaper is mounted about an electrode and into which an electrically conductive solution is dispersed. An elastomeric sheath may then be provided about the nanopaper. Actuation of the electrode may cause generation of microbubbles causing the nanopaper to expand.
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Chen John J.
Eidenschink Tracee E. J.
Holman Thomas
Weber Jan
Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
Crompton Seager & Tufte LLC
Truong Kevin T
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