Patent ID: 7187963
Filing Date: 2007-03-06
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A bidirectional mapping catheter comprising: an elongated flexible tubular catheter body having an axis and proximal and distal ends; a mapping assembly at the distal end of the tubular body having a preformed generally circular main region having an outer surface, proximal and distal ends and carrying a plurality of spaced apart electrodes, the mapping assembly further comprising a generally straight distal region extending generally tangentially to the generally circular main region; first and second puller wires, each puller wire having proximal and distal ends and extending through the tubular catheter body, the distal end of each puller wire being anchored at or near the distal end of the catheter body; and a handle connected to the proximal end of the catheter body, wherein the handle comprises: