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Vacuum-based catheter stabilizer

  • US 7,438,714 B2
  • Filed: 09/12/2003
  • Issued: 10/21/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/12/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical probe for use with tissue, comprising:

  • an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end;

    an operative element carried at the distal end of the elongate member, wherein the operative element comprises an expandable-collapsible body and one or more of a tissue ablation element and a tissue sensing element; and

    a stabilizing shroud circumscribing at least a portion of the operative element, the shroud configured for applying a vacuum force to secure the operative element relative to the tissue.

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