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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 21, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 17, 2013
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Zaya Tun, Livermore, CA (US);
Isaac J. Kim, San Jose, CA (US);
Josef V. Koblish, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Minhchau N. Cao, San Jose, CA (US);
Steve Ha, Hayward, CA (US);
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
A system for performing mapping and ablation functions includes a catheter sized and shaped for vascular access. The catheter includes an elongate body extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A tip section positioned at the distal end of the catheter body and includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. One or more electrode structures are formed on an exterior surface of the tip section. The one or more electrode structures each includes a mapping electrode at the distal portion of the tip section and a contact pad electrically coupled to the mapping electrode.