Patent ID: 6482203
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
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; 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 providing a viewing angle beyond the distal end of the elongated housing, wherein the electrode in the second position remains within the viewing angle and is substantially parallel to a central axis of the viewing angle at any angle of deflection of the electrode; a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing for controllably deflecting the deflectable segment of the elongated housing by any angle, the deflection system having a proximal end in communication with a steer mechanism; and a foot pedal for remotely activating deployment of the electrode.