Patent ID: 7608064
Filing Date: 2009-10-27
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A depth probe for intracranial treatment of a patient comprising: a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having an exterior surface and an opening; a distal portion of the body at the distal end having one aperture and at least one element mounted upon the exterior surface; a lumen defined by the body with access thereto being limited to only the opening and the aperture, the lumen having an axis and being sized to receive coaxially an inner catheter for transferring a fluid with a tissue region within the patient's brain and the aperture being coaxial with the lumen and being sized to allow the inner catheter to pass therethrough; and a proximal portion of the body at the proximal end having at least one proximal-contact radially circumscribing the body, the proximal-contact being conductively connected with the at least one element, and a tapered fitting at the proximal end, the tapered fitting being sized to be received by a tapered coupler of the inner catheter to form a liquid-tight connection with the inner catheter when the inner catheter is fully inserted into the lumen.