Patent ID: 7255686
Filing Date: 2007-08-14
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A catheter assembly for intracranial treatment of a tissue region of the brain of a patient comprising: an outer catheter having a proximal end, an opening at the proximal end, at least one element and at least one aperture, the outer catheter defining a lumen in communication with respect to the opening and the at least one aperture, the element being adapted to monitor brain activity within the tissue region, to electronically stimulate the tissue region, or to provide information on a precise position of the element when the element is located entirely within the brain and being mounted proximal to a distal end of the outer catheter upon an exterior surface of a distal portion of the outer catheter, the proximal end including an attachment member formed thereat and adapted to be directly attached to the patient's skull after the outer catheter is placed in the tissue region; and an inner catheter sized to be received within the lumen and having a passageway and at least one port in communication with respect to the passageway.