STEERABLE ELECTRODE CATHETER
    1.
    发明申请
    STEERABLE ELECTRODE CATHETER 审中-公开
    可控电极导管

    公开(公告)号:WO1997007848A1

    公开(公告)日:1997-03-06

    申请号:PCT/US1996014158

    申请日:1996-08-23

    Abstract: A steerable catheter includes control handle having a generally tubular housing with a longitudinal slot therein in which an axially or longitudinally movable tow-part slideblock resides, and a generally cylindrical, rotatably mounted thumbwheel surrounding a distal portion of the tubular housing, for controlling the axial translation of the slideblock. The pullwire passes into the distal end of the control handle and is only secured to the proximal part of the two-part slideblock so as to prevent the user from placing the pullwire under compression. A tip radius adjusting wire is attached to and extends distally from a slide actuator in the control handle into and through the main catheter shaft portion. The free distal end of the tip radius adjusting wire is selectably locatable at different positions. The radius of curvature of the tip portion, when deflected, depends upon how far distally into the deflectable tip portion the radius adjusting wire has been advanced by the user. The electrode catheter thus has a deflectable tip whose radius of curvature is adjustable over a relatively wide range.

    Abstract translation: 可操纵的导管包括控制手柄,其具有大致管状的壳体,其中具有纵向狭槽,其中轴向或纵向移动的牵引部件滑块位于其中,以及围绕管状壳体的远端部分的大致圆柱形可旋转地安装的指轮,用于控制轴向 幻灯片的翻译。 拉线进入控制手柄的远端,并且仅固定到两部分滑块的近端部分,以防止使用者将拉线放置在压缩状态。 尖端半径调节线附接到控制手柄中的滑块致动器并远离其延伸并且穿过主导管轴部分。 尖端半径调整线的自由端可选地位于不同位置。 尖端部分的弯曲半径在偏转时取决于使用者已经使半径调节线前进到可偏转尖端部分的远端。 因此,电极导管具有可偏转的尖端,其弯曲半径在相对宽的范围内是可调节的。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAPPING AND7OR ABLATION OF CARDIAC TISSUE
    3.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAPPING AND7OR ABLATION OF CARDIAC TISSUE 审中-公开
    方法和装置用于心脏组织的分离和分离

    公开(公告)号:WO2005112813A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-01

    申请号:PCT/US2005/017337

    申请日:2005-05-17

    Abstract: An apparatus for mapping and/or ablating tissue includes a braided conductive member that may be inverted to provide a ring-shaped surface. When a distal tip of the braided conductive member is retracted within the braided conductive member, the lack of protrusion allows the ring-shaped surface to contact a tissue wall such as a cardiac wall. In an undeployed configuration, the braided conductive member is longitudinally extended, and in a deployed configuration, the distal end of the braided conductive member is retracted to invert the braided conductive member.

    Abstract translation: 用于映射和/或消融组织的装置包括编织导电构件,其可被倒置以提供环形表面。 当编织导电构件的远侧末端缩回到编织导电构件内时,缺少突起允许环形表面接触诸如心脏壁的组织壁。 编织导电构件在未部署的构造中纵向延伸,并且在展开构造中,编织导电构件的远端缩回以反转编织的导电构件。

    IMPROVED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY LOOP CATHETER
    4.
    发明申请
    IMPROVED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY LOOP CATHETER 审中-公开
    改进的电生理环路导管

    公开(公告)号:WO2004039273A2

    公开(公告)日:2004-05-13

    申请号:PCT/US2003/034828

    申请日:2003-10-31

    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter including control, localization, and/or fluid delivery features, and methods of using the same. One embodiment of the invention is directed to an electrophysiology catheter including a superelastic wire and a cable, and a method of controlling the catheter using the cable. Another embodiment is directed to an electrophysiology catheter including an adhesive to bias the orientation of the catheter. A further embodiment is directed to an electrophysiology catheter including adhesive and one or more cables, and a method of controlling the catheter using the one or more cables. Another embodiment is directed to a method including acts of injecting a fluid into the heart of a patient and adjusting the diameter of an arcuate curve of the catheter. Further embodiments are directed to a catheter having multiple position sensors on an arcuate curve of the catheter, or a position sensor associated with a movable electrode of the catheter.

    Abstract translation: 包括对照,定位和/或流体递送特征的电生理学导管及其使用方法。 本发明的一个实施例涉及包括超弹性线和电缆的电生理学导管,以及使用电缆控制导管的方法。 另一个实施例涉及一种电生理学导管,其包括用于偏压导管取向的粘合剂。 进一步的实施例涉及包括粘合剂和一个或多个电缆的电生理学导管,以及使用所述一个或多个电缆来控制导管的方法。 另一个实施例涉及一种包括将流体注入患者心脏并调节导管弓形曲线的直径的动作的方法。 另外的实施例涉及在导管的弓形曲线上具有多个位置传感器的导管,或与导管的可移动电极相关联的位置传感器。

    HANDLE DESIGN FOR A MEDICAL CATHETER
    6.
    发明申请
    HANDLE DESIGN FOR A MEDICAL CATHETER 审中-公开
    医用导管的手柄设计

    公开(公告)号:WO2002087455A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-07

    申请号:PCT/US2002/013273

    申请日:2002-04-26

    Abstract: A handle for use with a catheter, the handle including a housing, a cable, and a guide. The housing has a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis that extends from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end of the housing. The cable is disposed in the housing and extends through the proximal end of the housing. A portion of the cable that is disposed in the housing is movable, under compression, in a first direction that is substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the housing. The guide is disposed in the housing and is adapted to prevent the portion of the cable from moving in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction when the portion of the cable is moved in the first direction. The handle is suitable for use with an electrophysiology catheter having an elongated shaft.

    Abstract translation: 与导管一起使用的手柄,手柄包括壳体,电缆和引导件。 壳体具有近端,远端和从壳体的近端延伸到壳体的远端的纵向轴线。 电缆设置在壳体中并且延伸穿过壳体的近端。 设置在壳体中的电缆的一部分在压缩下可在基本上与壳体的纵向轴线对准的第一方向上移动。 引导件设置在壳体中并且适于当电缆的该部分沿着第一方向移动时防止电缆的该部分在与第一方向横切的第二方向上移动。 手柄适用于具有细长轴的电生理导管。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING CARDIAC ABLATIONS
    9.
    发明公开
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING CARDIAC ABLATIONS 有权
    设备在心脏上进行消融

    公开(公告)号:EP1189544A2

    公开(公告)日:2002-03-27

    申请号:EP00938145.0

    申请日:2000-06-01

    Abstract: A device, and method for performing cardiac ablations includes a therapeutic instrument, for example, an ablation catheter (10), to which is mounted a flexible, and braided electrode (14). The electrode configuration is selected so that it has a desired surface area for proper heat convection properties. RF energy (26) is delivered to the electrode to heat, thereby ablate local heart tissue, with the electrode having good convection abilities to protect against coagulation, embolisms, and other undesirable effects of ablation procedures.

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