Patent ID: 7245955
Filing Date: 2007-07-17
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An electrophysiology/ablation catheter comprising: an elongated flexible casing having a proximal end and at least one electrode disposed adjacent a distal end thereof; an electrical lead connected to each of the electrodes and extending through the casing to adjacent the proximal end thereof, the lead adapted for external connection thereof; a distal portion of the casing adjacent the distal end being preformed into a curved configuration; a first catheter deflection assembly disposed in the casing, the first catheter deflection assembly having a pair of tension/compression members extending through the casing; and a first actuator connected to the pair of tension/compression members adjacent a proximal end of the catheter deflection assembly and operable upon movement to selectively effect lateral displacement of the catheter from a point proximal to the curved configuration of the distal portion.