Patent ID: 7938826
Filing Date: 2011-05-10
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A medical device comprising: a first electrode having a stem and one or more conductive arms, the first electrode being selectively positionable from a first state within a delivery sheath to a second state wherein the first electrode is fully deployed from the delivery sheath; a second electrode having one or more conductive arms, the second electrode being selectively positionable from a first state within the delivery sheath to a second state wherein the second electrode is fully deployed from the delivery sheath, wherein the first electrode, including the stem, and the second electrode are displaceable relative to one another while each maintains its respective second, fully deployed state; a third electrode disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; and an insulating material coupled to at least a portion of: (i) the first electrode, or (ii) the second electrode.