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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 21, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2005
David E. Francischelli, Anoka, MN (US);
Roderick E. Briscoe, Rogers, MN (US);
Paul T. Rothstein, Elk River, MN (US);
David Jin Sung Kim, Maple Grove, MN (US);
James R. Keogh, Maplewood, MN (US);
Tom P. Daigle, Corcoran, MN (US);
Adam A. Podbeliski, St. Paul, MN (US);
Stephen J. Roddy, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Steve Christian, New Brighton, MN (US);
Brian Ross, Maple Grove, MN (US);
James Skarda, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Scott E. Jahns, Hudson, WI (US);
Alison Lutterman, Minneapolis, MN (US);
David E. Francischelli, Anoka, MN (US);
Roderick E. Briscoe, Rogers, MN (US);
Paul T. Rothstein, Elk River, MN (US);
David Jin Sung Kim, Maple Grove, MN (US);
James R. Keogh, Maplewood, MN (US);
Tom P. Daigle, Corcoran, MN (US);
Adam A. Podbeliski, St. Paul, MN (US);
Stephen J. Roddy, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Steve Christian, New Brighton, MN (US);
Brian Ross, Maple Grove, MN (US);
James Skarda, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Scott E. Jahns, Hudson, WI (US);
Alison Lutterman, 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. The device may include a swiveling head assembly that allows the jaws to be adjusted in pitch and/or roll. The device may include a malleable or articulating handle shaft, as well as, malleable or curved rigid jaws that can permit curved lesion shapes. A locking detent can secure the jaws in a closed position during the procedure. The device may include one or more remote actuators making the hemostat-type device useful for minimally invasive procedures.