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Apparatus for creating a continuous annular lesion
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 1999-09-10
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Granted: 2001-11-13
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Expires: 2019-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A medical device is disclosed which includes a deformable electrode device. In one illustrative embodiment, the deformable electrode is in the form of a braided member, at least a portion of which is electrically conductive. The braided member is extended over an elongated inner member, such as a guide wire, catheter shaft, or the like. A proximal sheath is slidably extended over the inner member and is connected to the braided, electrically conductive member. The proximal sheath may be advanced distally to deform the braided member so that it defines a distally facing, ablative ring, and is operative to form an annular lesion.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Gambale
- 👤 Gary S. Falwell
- 👤 Donald Patterson
- 👤 Michel Haissaguerre
- 👤 Sean Forde
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B18/1492; A61B17/00; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00292; A61B2017/003; A61B17/22; A61B2017/22051; A61B2017/22065; A61B2017/22068; A61B2018/00053; A61B2018/00214; A61B2018/0022; A61B2018/0025; A61B2018/00261; A61B2018/00273; A61B2018/00279; A61B2018/00285; A61B2018/00315; A61B2018/00345; A61B2018/00351; A61B2018/00375; A61B2018/00571; A61B2018/00577; A61B2018/00636; A61B2018/00773; A61B2018/00791; A61B2018/00797; A61B2018/00815; A61B2018/00821
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 47
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A medical device for ablating a ring of tissue, the medical device comprising: an inner member; an electrically conductive member extended over the member, and including a proximal end and a distal end with a ring of ablative material defined therebetween, the electrically conductive member having a collapsed position in which the electrically conductive member extends in generally collinear fashion with the inner member and a deployed position in which the ring of ablative material is spaced radially outwardly from the inner member and is disposed distal to the distal end of the electrically conductive member; and an electrode deployment device slidably extended over the member and connected to the braided conductive member, the electrode deployment device being advanceable over the inner member to force the conductive member to deform and thereby define the distally facing ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A medical device for ablating a ring of tissue, the medical device comprising: an inner member; an electrically conductive member extended over the member, and including a proximal end and a distal end with a ring of ablative material defined therebetween, the electrically conductive member having a collapsed position in which the electrically conductive member extends in generally collinear fashion with the inner member and a deployed position in which the ring of ablative material is spaced radially outwardly from the inner member and is disposed distal to the distal end of the electrically conductive member; and an electrode deployment device slidably extended over the member and connected to the braided conductive member, the electrode deployment device being advanceable over the inner member to force the conductive member to deform and thereby define the distally facing ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The medical device of claim 1 , further including an expandable stabilizing and centering structure connected to the inner member at a location distal to the braided conductive member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The medical device of claim 1 , further including a retractable sheath slidably extendable over the inner member and the electrically conductive member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The medical device of claim 2 , wherein the stabilizing and centering structure is formed of a mesh.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The medical device of claim 2 , wherein the stabilizing and centering structure comprises an expandable balloon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
118 words
A medical device for ablating a ring of tissue, the medical device comprising: an inner member; a braided, electrically conductive member extended over the inner member, and including a proximal end and a distal end, the electrically conductive member being deformable to define a distally facing ring of ablative material; and an electrode deployment device slidably extended over the inner member and connected to the braided conductive member, the electrode deployment device being advanceable over the inner member to force the conductive member to deform and thereby define the distally facing ring, wherein the braided, electrically conductive member comprises a filter portion and an electrically conductive portion, with the filter portion being connected to the electrode deployment device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
118 words
A medical device for ablating a ring of tissue, the medical device comprising: an inner member; a braided, electrically conductive member extended over the inner member, and including a proximal end and a distal end, the electrically conductive member being deformable to define a distally facing ring of ablative material; and an electrode deployment device slidably extended over the inner member and connected to the braided conductive member, the electrode deployment device being advanceable over the inner member to force the conductive member to deform and thereby define the distally facing ring, wherein the braided, electrically conductive member comprises a filter portion and an electrically conductive portion, with the filter portion being connected to the electrode deployment device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the inner member is electrically conductive and is connected to the electrically conductive member to deliver electrical energy thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The medical device of claim 1 , wherein a selected portion of the braided, electrically conductive member is masked to be non-conductive.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The medical device of claim 1 , further including a temperature sensing device connected to the electrically conductive member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
110 words
A medical device for ablating a ring of tissue, the medical device comprising: an elongated inner member; an electrically conductive member extended over the inner member and including a proximal end and a distal end with a ring of ablative material defined therebetween, the electrically conductive member having a collapsed position in which the electrically conductive member extends in generally collinear fashion with the inner member and a deployed position in which the ring of ablative material is spaced radially outwardly from the inner member and is disposed distal to the distal end of the electrically conductive member; and means for deforming the electrically conductive member into the deployed position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
110 words
A medical device for ablating a ring of tissue, the medical device comprising: an elongated inner member; an electrically conductive member extended over the inner member and including a proximal end and a distal end with a ring of ablative material defined therebetween, the electrically conductive member having a collapsed position in which the electrically conductive member extends in generally collinear fashion with the inner member and a deployed position in which the ring of ablative material is spaced radially outwardly from the inner member and is disposed distal to the distal end of the electrically conductive member; and means for deforming the electrically conductive member into the deployed position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
59 words
The medical device of claim 10 , wherein the means for deforming comprises a proximal sheath slidably extended over the inner member and connected to the braided, electrically conductive member, and a stop disposed distally of the proximal sheath, such that with the proximal sheath advanced distally, the sheath and stop cooperate to deform the braided, electrically conductive member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The medical device of claim 10 , further including an expandable stabilizing and centering structure connected to the inner tubular member at a location distal to the electrically conductive member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The medical device of claim 10 , further including a retractable sheath slidably extendable over the inner member and the electrically conductive member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The medical device of claim 10 , wherein the stabilizing and centering structure is formed of a mesh.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The medical device of claim 10 , wherein the stabilizing and centering structure comprises an expandable balloon.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
70 words
A medical device for ablating a ring of tissue, the medical device comprising: an elongated inner member; a braided, electrically conductive member extended over the inner member; and means for deforming the braided, electrically conductive member to define a distally facing ring of ablative material, wherein the braided, electrically conductive member comprises a filter portion and an electrically conductive portion, with the filter portion being connected to the proximal sheath.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
70 words
A medical device for ablating a ring of tissue, the medical device comprising: an elongated inner member; a braided, electrically conductive member extended over the inner member; and means for deforming the braided, electrically conductive member to define a distally facing ring of ablative material, wherein the braided, electrically conductive member comprises a filter portion and an electrically conductive portion, with the filter portion being connected to the proximal sheath.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
The medical device of claim 10 , wherein the inner member is electrically conductive and is connected to the electrically conductive member to deliver electrical energy thereto.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
The medical device of claim 10 , wherein a selected portion of the electrically conductive member is masked to be non-conductive.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
The medical device of claim 12 , wherein a selected portion of the electrically conductive member is masked to be non-conductive.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
142 words
A medical device for ablating a ring of tissue, the medical device comprising: an elongated inner member; an expandable stabilizing and centering member mounted on the inner member, the centering member being expandable to anchor at least a portion of the inner member within a passageway; and means on the inner member for creating a generally annular lesion, said means comprising an electrically conductive member extended over the inner member and including a proximal end and a distal end with a ring of ablative material defined therebetween, the electrically conductive member having a collapsed position in which the electrically conductive member extends in generally collinear fashion with the inner member and a deployed position in which the ring of ablative material is spaced radially outwardly from the inner member and is disposed distal to the distal end of the electrically conductive member.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
142 words
A medical device for ablating a ring of tissue, the medical device comprising: an elongated inner member; an expandable stabilizing and centering member mounted on the inner member, the centering member being expandable to anchor at least a portion of the inner member within a passageway; and means on the inner member for creating a generally annular lesion, said means comprising an electrically conductive member extended over the inner member and including a proximal end and a distal end with a ring of ablative material defined therebetween, the electrically conductive member having a collapsed position in which the electrically conductive member extends in generally collinear fashion with the inner member and a deployed position in which the ring of ablative material is spaced radially outwardly from the inner member and is disposed distal to the distal end of the electrically conductive member.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
23 words
The medical device of claim 20 , wherein the means for creating comprises an expandable, electrically conductive member extended over the inner member.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
40 words
The medical device of claim 20 , wherein the means for creating comprises an expandable balloon connected to the inner member, the balloon including an ablative member which assumes a generally annular, distally facing configuration when the balloon is inflated.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
23 words
The medical device of claim 21 , further including a retractable sheath slidably extendable over the inner member and the electrically conductive member.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
18 words
The medical device of claim 20 , wherein the stabilizing and centering member is formed of a mesh.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
17 words
The medical device of claim 20 , wherein the stabilizing and centering structure comprises an expandable balloon.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
92 words
A medical device for ablating a ring of tissue, the medical device comprising: an elongated inner member; an expandable stabilizing and centering member mounted on the inner member, the centering member being expandable to anchor at least a portion of the inner member within a passageway; and an expandable, braided, electrically conductive member extended over the inner member which is adapted to create a generally annular lesion, wherein the braided, electrically conductive member comprises a filter portion and an electrically conductive portion, with the filter portion being connected to the proximal sheath.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
92 words
A medical device for ablating a ring of tissue, the medical device comprising: an elongated inner member; an expandable stabilizing and centering member mounted on the inner member, the centering member being expandable to anchor at least a portion of the inner member within a passageway; and an expandable, braided, electrically conductive member extended over the inner member which is adapted to create a generally annular lesion, wherein the braided, electrically conductive member comprises a filter portion and an electrically conductive portion, with the filter portion being connected to the proximal sheath.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
27 words
The medical device of claim 21 , wherein the inner member is electrically conductive and is connected to the electrically conductive member to deliver electrical energy thereto.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
21 words
The medical device of claim 21 , wherein a selected portion of the electrically conductive member is masked to be non-conductive.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
21 words
The medical device of claim 27 , wherein a selected portion of the electrically conductive member is masked to be non-conductive.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
148 words
A medical device for ablating a ring of tissue, the medical device comprising: an inner member; a braided, electrically conductive member slidably extended over the member, the electrically conductive member being deformable to assume a generally conical configuration and define a distally facing, ablative ring; a proximal sheath slidably extended over the member and connected to a proximal end of the braided, conductive member; a second sheath slidably extended over the member and connected to a distal end of the braided, conductive member; a stop formed on the inner member at a location distal of the second sheath to prevent movement of the second sheath past the stop; wherein the proximal sheath is advanceable distally over the inner member to force the second sheath against the stop and to cause the conductive member to deform and assume the generally conical configuration and define the distally facing ablative ring.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
148 words
A medical device for ablating a ring of tissue, the medical device comprising: an inner member; a braided, electrically conductive member slidably extended over the member, the electrically conductive member being deformable to assume a generally conical configuration and define a distally facing, ablative ring; a proximal sheath slidably extended over the member and connected to a proximal end of the braided, conductive member; a second sheath slidably extended over the member and connected to a distal end of the braided, conductive member; a stop formed on the inner member at a location distal of the second sheath to prevent movement of the second sheath past the stop; wherein the proximal sheath is advanceable distally over the inner member to force the second sheath against the stop and to cause the conductive member to deform and assume the generally conical configuration and define the distally facing ablative ring.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
29 words
The medical device of claim 30 , further including an expandable stabilizing and centering structure connected to the inner member at a location distal to the braided conductive member.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
24 words
The medical device of claim 30 , further including a retractable sheath slidably extendable over the inner member and the braided, electrically conductive member.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
32 words
The medical device of claim 31 , wherein a distal end of the centering structure is connected to the inner member, and a proximal end thereof is connected to the second sheath.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
18 words
The medical device of claim 31 , wherein the stabilizing and centering structure is formed of a mesh.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
17 words
The medical device of claim 31 , wherein the stabilizing and centering structure comprises an expandable balloon.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
32 words
The medical device of claim 30 , wherein the braided, electrically conductive member comprises a filter portion and an electrically conductive portion, with the filter portion being connected to the proximal sheath.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
28 words
The medical device of claim 30 , wherein the inner member is electrically conductive and is connected to the braided, electrically conductive member to deliver electrical energy thereto.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
22 words
The medical device of claim 30 , wherein a selected portion of the braided, electrically conductive member is masked to be non-conductive.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
22 words
The medical device of claim 30 , wherein a selected portion of the braided, electrically conductive member is masked to be non-conductive.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
63 words
The medical device of claim 30 , wherein the electrically conductive member has a collapsed position in which the electrically conductive member extends in generally collinear fashion with the inner member and a deployed position in which the ring of ablative material is spaced radially outwardly from the inner member and is disposed distal to the distal end of the electrically conductive member.
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