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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2018
Filed:
Oct. 22, 2015
Covidien Lp, Mansfield, MA (US);
Casey M. Ladtkow, Erie, CO (US);
Joseph D. Brannan, Lyons, CO (US);
Darion R. Peterson, Longmont, CO (US);
Eric W. Larson, Commerce City, CO (US);
Kaylen J. Haley, Westminster, CO (US);
William J. Dickhans, Longmont, CO (US);
Jason A. Case, Longmont, CO (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
A microwave ablation catheter is provided. The microwave ablation catheter includes a coaxial cable connected at its proximal end to a microwave energy source and at its distal end to a distal radiating section. The coaxial cable includes inner and outer conductors and a dielectric positioned therebetween. The inner conductor extends distally past the outer conductor and is in sealed engagement with the distal radiating section. A balun is formed in part from a conductive material electrically connected to the outer conductor of the coaxial cable and extends along at least a portion of the coaxial cable. The conductive material has a braided configuration and is covered by at least one insulative material.