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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 01, 2006
Filed:
Jul. 17, 2003
Scott E. Jahns, Hudson, WI (US);
David E. Francischelli, Anoka, MN (US);
Alison A. Lutterman, Minneapolis, MN (US);
James R. Keogh, Maplewood, MN (US);
Roderick E. Briscoe, Rogers, MN (US);
William G. O'neill, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Jack Goodman, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Tom P. Daigle, Corcoran, MN (US);
Paul T. Rothstein, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Adam A. Podbelski, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Stephen J Roddy, Maple Grove, MN (US);
David J. S. Kim, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Mark R. Bilitz, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Scott E. Jahns, Hudson, WI (US);
David E. Francischelli, Anoka, MN (US);
Alison A. Lutterman, Minneapolis, MN (US);
James R. Keogh, Maplewood, MN (US);
Roderick E. Briscoe, Rogers, MN (US);
William G. O'Neill, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Jack Goodman, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Tom P. Daigle, Corcoran, MN (US);
Paul T. Rothstein, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Adam A. Podbelski, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Stephen J Roddy, Maple Grove, MN (US);
David J. S. Kim, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Mark R. Bilitz, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A hemostat-type device for ablative treatment of tissue, particularly for treatment of atrial fibrillation, is constructed with features that provide easy and effective treatment. A swiveling head assembly can allow the jaws to be adjusted in pitch and roll. Malleable jaws can permit curved lesion shapes. A locking detent can secure the jaws in a closed position during the procedure. An illuminated indicator provides confirmation that the device is operating. A fluid delivery system simplifies irrigated ablation procedures.