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Loop electrode array mapping and ablation catheter for cardiac chambers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-01-30
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Granted: 1996-09-17
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Expires: 2015-01-30
Abstract
Abstract A cardiac arrhythmia mapping and ablation catheter has a main catheter that is provided with a loop-shaped mapping and ablation system attached to its distal end in which the loop is optionally adjustable or of relatively fixed shape resumable upon deployment. The loop carries an electrode array including a plurality of separately operable recording (mapping)/ablation electrodes in conductive relation to the external environment and arranged in spaced serial relation along the loop. Insulated conductors connect the electrodes electrically with input/output devices outside the catheter for mapping the electrical activity of the chamber wall contacted and ablating tissue as indicated. A distal extension or guide member may optionally be provided to adapt the loop specifically to addressing the tricuspid annulus or other desired location.
Inventors
- 👤 Boaz Avitall
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2026-10-23 11:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/0105; A61M25/0133; A61M25/0136; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B18/1492; A61B5/00; A61B5/24; A61B5/25; A61B5/279; A61B5/28; A61B5/282; A61B5/283; A61B5/287; A61B5/68; A61B5/6846; A61B5/6847; A61B5/6852; A61B5/6856; A61M25/0147; A61B18/18; A61B18/1815; A61B17/00; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00292; A61B2017/003; A61B2017/00681; A61B2017/00738; A61B2018/00053; A61B2018/0016; A61B2018/00315; A61B2018/00345; A61B2018/00351; A61B2018/00357; A61B2018/00636; A61B2018/00773; A61B2018/00839; A61B2018/1405; A61B2018/1407; A61B2562/00; A61B2562/04; A61B2562/043; A61M2025/0161; A61M2025/0163; A61M25/09; A61M2025/09191
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A cardiac catheter system comprising: (a) a main vascular catheter having a distal and a proximal end and capable of negotiating a vascular system to enter into a cardiac chamber of interest, the main catheter further describing an internal lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end; (b) a recording and ablation working catheter system associated with the distal end of the main catheter and further including, (1) an open terminal loop of memoried shape self-assumed by said loop upon deployment subject to external constraining forces forming a portion of said working catheter system, the loop having an exterior surface and carrying an electrode array including a plurality of individual electrode means for performing procedures selected from the group consisting of recording and ablation, including linear ablation, each said electrode means having an electrically conductive, externally exposed surface, the electrode array being arranged in spaced serial relation along the loop, wherein said memoried shape self-assumed by said loop upon deployment is asymmetric, (2) a relatively short intermediate segment joining the loop with the distal end of the main catheter and determining a relative posture between said loop and said main catheter, (3) insulated conductor means for connecting each of said electrode means individually with an electrical input/output device outside the catheter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A cardiac catheter system comprising: (a) a main vascular catheter having a distal and a proximal end and capable of negotiating a vascular system to enter into a cardiac chamber of interest, the main catheter further describing an internal lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end; (b) a recording and ablation working catheter system associated with the distal end of the main catheter and further including, (1) an open terminal loop of memoried shape self-assumed by said loop upon deployment subject to external constraining forces forming a portion of said working catheter system, the loop having an exterior surface and carrying an electrode array including a plurality of individual electrode means for performing procedures selected from the group consisting of recording and ablation, including linear ablation, each said electrode means having an electrically conductive, externally exposed surface, the electrode array being arranged in spaced serial relation along the loop, wherein said memoried shape self-assumed by said loop upon deployment is asymmetric, (2) a relatively short intermediate segment joining the loop with the distal end of the main catheter and determining a relative posture between said loop and said main catheter, (3) insulated conductor means for connecting each of said electrode means individually with an electrical input/output device outside the catheter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
231 words
A cardiac catheter system comprising: (a) a main vascular catheter having a distal and a proximal end and capable of negotiating a vascular system to enter into a cardiac chamber of interest, the main catheter further describing an internal 1amen extending from the proximal end to the distal end; (b) a recording and ablation working catheter system associated with the distal end of the main catheter and further including, (1) an open terminal loop of memoried shape self-assumed by said loop upon deployment subject to external constraining forces forming a portion of said working catheter system, the loop having an exterior surface and carrying an electrode array including a plurality of individual electrode means for performing procedures selected from the group consisting of recording and ablation, including said ablation, each electrode means having an electrically conductive, externally exposed surface, the electrode array being arranged in spaced serial relation along the loop, (2) a relatively short intermediate segment joining the loop with the distal end of the main catheter and determining a relative posture between said loop and said main catheter, (3) insulated conductor means for connecting each of said electrode means individually with an electrical input/output device outside the catheter; and (4) deflection control wire means for modulating a posture of the loop with respect to that of the main catheter anchored to said intermediate segment proximal to said terminal loop.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
231 words
A cardiac catheter system comprising: (a) a main vascular catheter having a distal and a proximal end and capable of negotiating a vascular system to enter into a cardiac chamber of interest, the main catheter further describing an internal 1amen extending from the proximal end to the distal end; (b) a recording and ablation working catheter system associated with the distal end of the main catheter and further including, (1) an open terminal loop of memoried shape self-assumed by said loop upon deployment subject to external constraining forces forming a portion of said working catheter system, the loop having an exterior surface and carrying an electrode array including a plurality of individual electrode means for performing procedures selected from the group consisting of recording and ablation, including said ablation, each electrode means having an electrically conductive, externally exposed surface, the electrode array being arranged in spaced serial relation along the loop, (2) a relatively short intermediate segment joining the loop with the distal end of the main catheter and determining a relative posture between said loop and said main catheter, (3) insulated conductor means for connecting each of said electrode means individually with an electrical input/output device outside the catheter; and (4) deflection control wire means for modulating a posture of the loop with respect to that of the main catheter anchored to said intermediate segment proximal to said terminal loop.
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