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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 21, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 16, 2002
Applicants:
Vahid Saadat, Saratoga, CA (US);
John H. Ream, San Jose, CA (US);
Inventors:
Vahid Saadat, Saratoga, CA (US);
John H. Ream, San Jose, CA (US);
Assignee:
Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61N 5/06 (2005.12);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for stimulating revascularization and tissue growth are provided using an apparatus having a directable end region carrying a tissue piercing end effector. The apparatus optionally includes electrodes for depositing RF energy to form a controlled degree of scar tissue formation, means for delivering a controlled amount of a bioactive agent at the treatment site, or both.