Patent ID: 6352534
Filing Date: 2002-03-05
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
A deflectable interstitial ablation device, comprising:an elongated housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment; an electrode mounted within the elongated housing and deployable from a first position within the elongated housing to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing, the electrode having a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing; a driver coupled to the electrode for exerting a force sufficient to drive the electrode from the first position to the second position in a single motion; a control system in electrical communication with a proximal end of the electrode; a foot pedal for remotely activating deployment of the electrode; an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing, the imaging device having a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing; and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing controlled by a handle-operable steering mechanism for controllably deflecting the deflectable segment of the elongated housing by any angle, the deflection system having a proximal end in communication with the handle-operable steering mechanism.