Patent ID: 8974453
Filing Date: 2015-03-10
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An irrigated ablation catheter, comprising a shaft comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one irrigation lumen therein; an ablation electrode; and a manifold disposed between and coupled to each of said distal end of said shaft and said electrode said manifold including a body defined by an outer surface, said body comprising a plurality of portions wherein one of said plurality of portions is constructed of a flexible and elastic material and has a flexibility greater than that of said shaft to allow said one of said plurality of portions to be elastically deformed to thereby allow said manifold and said electrode to be defected relative to said shaft, and further wherein said one of said plurality of portions has a greater degree of flexibility than another of said plurality of portions; an inner cavity disposed within said body, and configured for fluid communication with said irrigation lumen; and an irrigation port disposed within said body, extending from said inner cavity to said outer surface of said body and configured to allow for an irrigating fluid to be distributed from said manifold.