C. R. Bard, Inc.

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Russell F Collins

Gary S Falwell

Charles A Gibson

Eric Bene

Ding Sheng He

Steven J Burns

Stephen W Sagon

Donald F Patterson

Denyse M Collins

Paul E LeClair

Pierre Jais

Eric A Bene

Embodiments described herein relate to methods of using a catheter having a braided conductive member. One embodiment relates to a method for treating a condition of a patient that involves contacting an exterior wall of a blood vessel with the braided conductive member. Another embodiment relates to a method that involves contacting a wall of a blood vessel with the braided conductive member and controlling energy delivery to the braided conductive member based on at least one sensed temperature.

Methods of using a catheter having a braided conductive member

An electrophysiology catheter and method of use for mapping and ablation procedures. The catheter includes a braided conductive member at its distal end that can be radially expanded. The catheter can be used in endocardial and epicardial mapping and ablation procedures.

Apparatus and methods for mapping and ablation in electrophysiology procedures

A snap-fit assembly for the distal tip of a catheter is provided. The assembly includes a thermally insulative core and a thermally conductive ablation electrode arranged to interlock with one another by snapping the two together. The core has a proximal end which is shaped to readily fit within the distal tip of an ablation catheter and includes a head which temporarily compresses as it is inserted into the ablation electrode. A method of making the distal tip assembly is also provided.

Snap fit distal assembly for an ablation catheter

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Sandown, NH, United States of America

Russell F Collins