×

Ablation catheter with transducer for providing one or more of pressure, temperature and fluid flow data for use in controlling ablation therapy

  • US 20020123749A1
  • Filed: 01/03/2002
  • Published: 09/05/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/01/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A catheter for use during treatment of biological tissue within a biological organ having fluid flowing therethrough, said catheter comprising:

  • a shaft having a distal segment adapted to be positioned in the biological organ, the distal segment having a tissue-contacting area intended to contact the biological tissue; and

    at least one pressure sensor associated with the distal segment and positioned within the tissue-contacting area, the pressure sensor adapted to provide pressure data indicative of the pressure exerted on the distal segment at or near the pressure sensor.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×