Patent ID: 7621908
Filing Date: 2009-11-24
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An esophageal catheter for use in cardiac catheter ablation comprising an elongated flexible tube constructed and arranged to be inserted in an esophagus and extend to overlie the heart, said tube including a first control wire extending longitudinally through a lumen of said tube, said first control wire having a curved portion, said curved portion of said first control wire constructed and arranged to displace said tube laterally in the area of the heart thereby displacing at least a portion of said esophagus relative to the heart, a second control wire extending longitudinally through said lumen of said tube, said second control wire having a second curved portion, said second curved portion constructed and arranged to displace said tube laterally in the area of the heart, thereby displacing at least a portion of said esophagus relative to the heart.