Patent ID: 8394093
Filing Date: 2013-03-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An irrigated ablation electrode assembly for use with an irrigated catheter device, the irrigated ablation electrode assembly comprising: a proximal member having a passageway for a fluid with an outlet disposed at an external surface of the proximal member; and a distal member connected with the proximal member and having an external surface, a proximal end, and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the distal member is configured to receive a portion of the proximal member such that the portion of the proximal member is disposed internally relative to the distal member, the distal member including an electrode; wherein the external surface of the proximal member and the external surface of the distal member meet at an intersection; and wherein the passageway of the proximal member is configured to direct a fluid flow through the outlet toward a region adjacent the intersection, and the outlet is positioned proximal of the proximal end of the distal member.