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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 19, 2004
Thomas D. Weldon, Gainesville, GA (US);
Charles E. Larsen, Cumming, GA (US);
Jonathan J. Rosen, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Thomas D. Weldon, Gainesville, GA (US);
Charles E. Larsen, Cumming, GA (US);
Jonathan J. Rosen, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Novt Corp, San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for treating body tissue whereby a section of tissue is drawn into contact with the open distal end of the first passageway of the apparatus. A tissue treatment fluid is introduced into the second passageway for treating the desired section of tissue retained within the first passageway. Methods and apparatus are also disclosed for positioning a medical device at a desired location within the heart. A portion of the apparatus is retained at a desired location of the heart and a medical device is extended through a passageway of the apparatus for contacting the heart at the desired location.