Patent ID: 6440126
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
A cryocatheter system comprising:a first handle portion having a proximal end, a distal end, a first fluid flow path, and a second fluid flow path; a second handle portion having a proximal end, a distal end, a first fluid flow path, and a second fluid flow path, wherein the distal end of the first handle portion is matable with the proximal end of the second handle potion to place the respective first and second fluid flow paths of each handle portion in fluid communication; and a flexible catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, a first fluid flow path, and a second fluid flow path, wherein the distal end of the second handle portion is matable with the proximal end of the catheter to place the respective first and second fluid flow paths of the second handle portion and the catheter in fluid communication.