Patent ID: 6146378
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A placement guide comprising:an ablation device that extends distally a first predetermined distance from a stop;an outer catheter having a lumen and a proximally located seat; said lumen sized to allow movement of the ablation device therein, wherein said proximally located seat of said outer catheter is adapted to engage the stop of the ablation device, and wherein said outer catheter extends distally from said proximally located seat a second predetermined distance, said second predetermined distance being less than the first predermined distance; andan inner tubular member formed for movement within the lumen of said outer catheter, said inner tubular member having a proximally located stop for engaging said seat, said inner tubular member extending the first predetermined distance from said proximally located stop, said inner tubular member having a lumen sized to accommodate an endoscope.