System and method for performing ablation using a balloon

Details System and method for performing ablation using a balloon System and method for performing ablation using a balloon

2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Cohen, Lee S. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S041000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07371231

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus comprises a catheter, a conductive element and a balloon. The catheter has a lumen. The conductive element is disposed along the catheter. The balloon has an interior in fluid communication with the lumen of the catheter. The balloon is formed of a conductive material conductively coupled to the conductive element. The balloon has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration.

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