Catheter positioning system

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A - Human Necessities

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A61M 25/06 (2006.01) A61B 18/14 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2369280

The present invention relates to a system adapted to position an ablation catheter at a location where a pulmonary vein extends from an atrium. The system comprises a deflection device and a sheath and optionally uses a guidewire. An abla- tion catheter is disclosed for use with the positioning system, wherein the deflection device and the sheath cooperate so as to facilitate positioning of the catheter at the location.

La présente invention concerne un système conçu pour placer un cathéter d'ablation dans un endroit où une veine pulmonaire fait saillie depuis l'atrium. Le système comprend un dispositif de déflexion et une gaine et éventuellement un fil de guidage. L'invention concerne aussi un cathéter d'ablation utilisé avec le système de placement, le dispositif de déflexion et la gaine coopérant pour faciliter le placement du cathéter dans l'endroit approprié.

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