Source: http://www.google.com/patents/US5681308?ie=ISO-8859-1&dq=552685
Timestamp: 2015-05-04 09:18:11
Document Index: 56037469

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 1', 'art 1', 'art 1', 'art 1', 'art 1', 'art 1']

Patent US5681308 - Ablation apparatus for cardiac chambers - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsAn endocardial ablation and mapping apparatus is introduced into a heart chamber for mapping to detect arrhythmogenic foci, and ablate endocardium at the arrhythmogenic foci. An inflatable, flexible porous membrane is adapted to receive an electrolytic solution, and become inflated to substantially conform...http://www.google.com/patents/US5681308?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5681308 - Ablation apparatus for cardiac chambersAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS5681308 APublication typeGrantApplication numberUS 08/345,142Publication dateOct 28, 1997Filing dateNov 28, 1994Priority dateJun 24, 1994Fee statusPaidAlso published asUS5769846, WO1996000041A1Publication number08345142, 345142, US 5681308 A, US 5681308A, US-A-5681308, US5681308 A, US5681308AInventorsStuart D. Edwards, Hugh R. SharkeyOriginal AssigneeStuart D. EdwardsExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (30), Non-Patent Citations (12), Referenced by (166), Classifications (89), Legal Events (8) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetAblation apparatus for cardiac chambers
Patent CitationsCited PatentFiling datePublication dateApplicantTitleUS1620929 *Feb 5, 1925Mar 15, 1927Wallerich George WHeat-therapy method and meansUS1827306 *Sep 14, 1925Oct 13, 1931Fischer & Co H GElectrodeUS3645265 *Jun 25, 1969Feb 29, 1972Majzlin GregoryIntrauterine cauterizing deviceUS3840016 *Mar 7, 1973Oct 8, 1974Lindemann HElectrocoagulation-bougie for the intrauterine tube sterilizationUS3924628 *Dec 1, 1972Dec 9, 1975Paul E BinghamCyrogenic bladder for necrosing tissue cellsUS3948270 *Oct 15, 1974Apr 6, 1976Hasson Harrith MUterine cannulaUS4057063 *Feb 27, 1976Nov 8, 1977U.S. Philips CorporationDevice for sterilization by transuterine tube coagulationUS4676258 *Jun 5, 1986Jun 30, 1987Kureha Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaDevice for hyperthermiaUS4799479 *Jan 8, 1987Jan 24, 1989The Beth Israel Hospital AssociationMethod and apparatus for angioplastyUS4865047 *Jun 30, 1988Sep 12, 1989City Of HopeHyperthermia applicatorUS4949718 *Sep 9, 1988Aug 21, 1990Gynelab ProductsIntrauterine cauterizing apparatusUS4960133 *Nov 21, 1988Oct 2, 1990Brunswick Manufacturing Co., Inc.Esophageal electrodeUS4961435 *Oct 17, 1988Oct 9, 1990Kureha Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki KaishiHigh-frequency capacitive heating electrode deviceUS4979948 *Apr 13, 1989Dec 25, 1990Purdue Research FoundationMethod and apparatus for thermally destroying a layer of an organUS5084044 *Jul 14, 1989Jan 28, 1992Ciron CorporationApparatus for endometrial ablation and method of using sameUS5151100 *Jul 3, 1990Sep 29, 1992Boston Scientific CorporationHeating cathetersUS5156151 *Feb 15, 1991Oct 20, 1992Cardiac Pathways CorporationEndocardial mapping and ablation system and catheter probeUS5186181 *Jul 27, 1990Feb 16, 1993Cafiero FranconiRadio frequency thermotherapyUS5188122 *Jun 20, 1990Feb 23, 1993Rocket Of London LimitedElectromagnetic energy generation methodUS5191883 *May 22, 1990Mar 9, 1993Prutech Research And Development Partnership IiDevice for heating tissue in a patient's bodyUS5228442 *Dec 3, 1992Jul 20, 1993Cardiac Pathways CorporationMethod for mapping, ablation, and stimulation using an endocardial catheterUS5232444 *Jun 21, 1989Aug 3, 1993Just HansjoergDilatation catheterUS5236413 *May 7, 1990Aug 17, 1993Feiring Andrew JMethod and apparatus for inducing the permeation of medication into internal tissueUS5255697 *Oct 23, 1991Oct 26, 1993Working Inc.Walking support apparatusUS5263493 *Jul 7, 1992Nov 23, 1993Boaz AvitallDeflectable loop electrode array mapping and ablation catheter for cardiac chambersUS5277201 *May 1, 1992Jan 11, 1994Vesta Medical, Inc.Endometrial ablation apparatus and methodUS5279299 *Jul 24, 1992Jan 18, 1994Cardiac Pathways CorporationEndocardial mapping and ablation system and catheter probeUS5311866 *Sep 23, 1992May 17, 1994Endocardial Therapeutics, Inc.Heart mapping catheterUS5344402 *Jun 30, 1993Sep 6, 1994Cardiovascular Dynamics, Inc.Low profile perfusion catheterUS5505730 *Jun 24, 1994Apr 9, 1996Stuart D. EdwardsThin layer ablation apparatus* Cited by examinerNon-Patent CitationsReference1Mumford et al., "Sterilization Needs in the 1990's: The Case For Quinacrine Nonsurgical Female Sterilization", American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, United Kingdom, vol. 167, No. 5, pp. 1203-1207, Nov. 1992.2 *Mumford et al., Sterilization Needs in the 1990 s: The Case For Quinacrine Nonsurgical Female Sterilization , American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology , United Kingdom, vol. 167, No. 5, pp. 1203 1207, Nov. 1992.3Neuwirth et al., "The Endometrial Ablator: A New Instrument", Obstetrics & Gynecology, vol. 83, No. 5, Part 1, pp. 792-796, May 1994.4 *Neuwirth et al., The Endometrial Ablator: A New Instrument , Obstetrics & Gynecology , vol. 83, No. 5, Part 1, pp. 792 796, May 1994.5Phipps et al., "Experimental and Clinical Studies With Radiofrequency--Induces Thermal Endometrial Ablation For Functional Menorrhagia", Obstetrics & Gynecology, United Kingdom, vol. 76, No. 5, Part 1, pp. 876-881, Nov. 1990.6Phipps et al., "Treatment of Functional Menorrhagia By Radiofrequency-Induced Thermal Endometrial Ablation", The Lancet, United Kingdom, vol. 335, pp. 374-376, Feb. 17, 1990.7 *Phipps et al., Experimental and Clinical Studies With Radiofrequency Induces Thermal Endometrial Ablation For Functional Menorrhagia , Obstetrics & Gynecology , United Kingdom, vol. 76, No. 5, Part 1, pp. 876 881, Nov. 1990.8 *Phipps et al., Treatment of Functional Menorrhagia By Radiofrequency Induced Thermal Endometrial Ablation , The Lancet , United Kingdom, vol. 335, pp. 374 376, Feb. 17, 1990.9Prior et al., "Treatment of Menorrhagia By Radiofrequency Heating", Int. J. Hyperthermia, United Kingdom, vol. 7, No. 1, 22-230, pp. 213-216, 1991.10 *Prior et al., Treatment of Menorrhagia By Radiofrequency Heating , Int. J. Hyperthermia , United Kingdom, vol. 7, No. 1, 22 230, pp. 213 216, 1991.11Singer et al., "Preliminary Clinical Experience With A Thermal Balloon Endometrial Ablation Method To treat Menorrhagia", Obstetrics & Gynecology, vol. 83, No. 5, Part 1, pp. 732-734, May 1994.12 *Singer et al., Preliminary Clinical Experience With A Thermal Balloon Endometrial Ablation Method To treat Menorrhagia , Obstetrics & Gynecology , vol. 83, No. 5, Part 1, pp. 732 734, May 1994.* Cited by examinerReferenced byCiting PatentFiling datePublication dateApplicantTitleUS5873855 *Nov 22, 1996Feb 23, 1999Arthrocare CorporationSystems and methods for electrosurgical myocardial revascularizationUS5921954 *Jul 10, 1996Jul 13, 1999Mohr, Jr.; Lawrence G.Treating aneurysms by applying hardening/softening agents to hardenable/softenable substancesUS5938632 *Mar 6, 1997Aug 17, 1999Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Radiofrequency transmyocardial revascularization apparatus and methodUS5944716 *Jan 31, 1997Aug 31, 1999Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Radio frequency transmyocardial revascularization corerUS5968059 *Mar 6, 1997Oct 19, 1999Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Transmyocardial revascularization catheter and methodUS6023638 *May 22, 1998Feb 8, 2000Scimed Life Systems, Inc.System and method for conducting electrophysiological testing using high-voltage energy pulses to stun tissueUS6030380 *Jun 27, 1997Feb 29, 2000Bsc Northwest Technology Center, Inc.Radio frequency transmyocardial revascularizationUS6032674 *Dec 31, 1997Mar 7, 2000Arthrocare CorporationSystems and methods for myocardial revascularizationUS6045565 *Nov 2, 1998Apr 4, 2000Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Percutaneous myocardial revascularization growth factor mediums and methodUS6056743 *Mar 5, 1998May 2, 2000Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Percutaneous myocardial revascularization device and methodUS6063082 *Mar 5, 1998May 16, 2000Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Percutaneous myocardial revascularization basket delivery system and radiofrequency therapeutic deviceUS6086532 *Sep 26, 1997Jul 11, 2000Ep Technologies, Inc.Systems for recording use of structures deployed in association with heart tissueUS6093185 *Mar 5, 1998Jul 25, 2000Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Expandable PMR device and methodUS6102046 *Jun 2, 1998Aug 15, 2000Arthrocare CorporationSystems and methods for electrosurgical tissue revascularizationUS6107699 *May 22, 1998Aug 22, 2000Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Power supply for use in electrophysiological apparatus employing high-voltage pulses to render tissue temporarily unresponsiveUS6161543 *Oct 15, 1997Dec 19, 2000Epicor, Inc.Methods of epicardial ablation for creating a lesion around the pulmonary veinsUS6200333Dec 31, 1998Mar 13, 2001Broncus Technologies, Inc.Bronchial stenterUS6208881Oct 20, 1998Mar 27, 2001Micropure Medical, Inc.Catheter with thin film electrodes and method for making sameUS6212426Nov 1, 1999Apr 3, 2001Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Systems and methods for conducting electrophysiological testing using high-voltage energy pulses to stun tissueUS6221013May 2, 2000Apr 24, 2001Ep Technologies, Inc.Systems for recording use of structures deployed in association with heart tissueUS6237605Sep 21, 1998May 29, 2001Epicor, Inc.Methods of epicardial ablationUS6238406Mar 1, 2000May 29, 2001Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Percutaneous myocardial revascularization growth factor mediums and methodUS6251109Jan 20, 1999Jun 26, 2001Daig CorporationProcess and device for the treatment of atrial arrhythmiaUS6273907Apr 7, 1997Aug 14, 2001Broncus Technologies, Inc.Bronchial stenterUS6283988Mar 1, 1999Sep 4, 2001Broncus Technologies, Inc.Bronchial stenter having expandable electrodesUS6283989Mar 29, 1999Sep 4, 2001Broncus Technolgies, Inc.Method of treating a bronchial tube with a bronchial stenter having diametrically adjustable electrodesUS6290709Mar 17, 1999Sep 18, 2001Louis EllisTransmyocardial revascularization catheter and assemblyUS6299633Oct 22, 1998Oct 9, 2001Broncus Technologies, Inc.Bronchial stenterUS6311692Jul 19, 1999Nov 6, 2001Epicor, Inc.Apparatus and method for diagnosis and therapy of electrophysiological diseaseUS6314962Nov 15, 1999Nov 13, 2001Epicor, Inc.Method of ablating tissue around the pulmonary veinsUS6314963Nov 15, 1999Nov 13, 2001Epicor, Inc.Method of ablating tissue from an epicardial locationUS6338726Feb 6, 1997Jan 15, 2002Vidacare, Inc.Treating urinary and other body stricturesUS6383151Sep 11, 2000May 7, 2002Chris J. DiederichCircumferential ablation device assemblyUS6402740Jul 20, 2000Jun 11, 2002Scimed Systems, Inc.Expandable PMR device and methodUS6411852Apr 21, 1999Jun 25, 2002Broncus Technologies, Inc.Modification of airways by application of energyUS6416490Mar 5, 1998Jul 9, 2002Scimed Life Systems, Inc.PMR device and methodUS6421556Feb 28, 2001Jul 16, 2002Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Systems and methods for conducting electrophysiological testing using high-voltage energy pulses to stun tissueUS6428537May 22, 1998Aug 6, 2002Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Electrophysiological treatment methods and apparatus employing high voltage pulse to render tissue temporarily unresponsiveUS6474340Nov 15, 1999Nov 5, 2002Epicor, Inc.Apparatus and method for diagnosis and therapy of electrophysiological diseaseUS6484727Nov 15, 1999Nov 26, 2002Epicor, Inc.Apparatus and method for diagnosis and therapy of electrophysiological diseaseUS6488673Jul 8, 1999Dec 3, 2002Broncus Technologies, Inc.Method of increasing gas exchange of a lungUS6490468Mar 12, 2001Dec 3, 2002Ep Technologies, Inc.Systems for recording use of structures deployed in association with heart tissueUS6491689Mar 24, 2000Dec 10, 2002Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Percutaneous myocardial revascularization device and methodUS6508783Mar 14, 2001Jan 21, 2003Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Ultrasound method for revascularization and drug deliveryUS6522930May 6, 1998Feb 18, 2003Atrionix, Inc.Irrigated ablation device assemblyUS6530914Oct 24, 2000Mar 11, 2003Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Deflectable tip guide in guide systemUS6540744Mar 22, 2001Apr 1, 2003St. Jude Medical, Daig Division, Inc.Process and device for the treatment of atrial arrhythmiaUS6565511Apr 2, 2002May 20, 2003Ep Technologies, Inc.Systems for recording use of structures deployed in association with heart tissueUS6582400Oct 24, 2000Jun 24, 2003Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Variable tip catheterUS6595958Aug 8, 2000Jul 22, 2003Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Tortuous path injection device and methodUS6613017Aug 8, 2000Sep 2, 2003Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Controlled depth injection device and methodUS6616626Dec 21, 2000Sep 9, 2003Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Infusion devices and methodUS6634363Mar 27, 2000Oct 21, 2003Broncus Technologies, Inc.Methods of treating lungs having reversible obstructive pulmonary diseaseUS6645202Oct 27, 2000Nov 11, 2003Epicor Medical, Inc.Apparatus and method for ablating tissueUS6660003Apr 6, 2000Dec 9, 2003Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Percutaneous myocardial revascularization basket delivery system and radiofrequency therapeutic deviceUS6679269May 30, 2002Jan 20, 2004Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Systems and methods for conducting electrophysiological testing using high-voltage energy pulses to stun tissueUS6689128Dec 5, 2001Feb 10, 2004Epicor Medical, Inc.Methods and devices for ablationUS6699244Apr 17, 2002Mar 2, 2004Oratec Interventions, Inc.Electrosurgical instrument having a chamber to volatize a liquidUS6701931Dec 5, 2001Mar 9, 2004Epicor Medical, Inc.Methods and devices for ablationUS6702775Jan 15, 2003Mar 9, 2004Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Ultrasound method for revascularization and drug deliveryUS6719755Jun 19, 2001Apr 13, 2004Epicor Medical, Inc.Methods and devices for ablationUS6738655 *Apr 4, 2000May 18, 2004The Regents Of The University Of CaliforniaEndomyocardial monophasic action potential for early detection of myocardium pathologyUS6748953 *Jun 11, 2002Jun 15, 2004Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Method for thermal treatment of type II endoleaks in arterial aneurysmsUS6749617Nov 8, 2000Jun 15, 2004Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Catheter and implants for the delivery of therapeutic agents to tissuesUS6767338Mar 6, 2003Jul 27, 2004Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Variable tip catheterUS6805128Jul 12, 2000Oct 19, 2004Epicor Medical, Inc.Apparatus and method for ablating tissueUS6805129Oct 27, 2000Oct 19, 2004Epicor Medical, Inc.Apparatus and method for ablating tissueUS6840936Feb 15, 2002Jan 11, 2005Epicor Medical, Inc.Methods and devices for ablationUS6858026Dec 5, 2001Feb 22, 2005Epicor Medical, Inc.Methods and devices for ablationUS6868287 *Feb 11, 2000Mar 15, 2005The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New YorkCardiac remodelingUS6893421Aug 8, 2000May 17, 2005Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Catheter shaft assemblyUS6939322Jul 18, 2003Sep 6, 2005Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Infusion devices and methodUS6949095Aug 30, 2002Sep 27, 2005Epicor Medical, Inc.Apparatus and method for diagnosis and therapy of electrophysiological diseaseUS6951557Aug 30, 2002Oct 4, 2005Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Percutaneous myocardial revascularization device and methodUS6953466May 4, 2004Oct 11, 2005Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Methods for delivering a therapeutic implant to tissueUS6971394Sep 10, 2002Dec 6, 2005Epicor Medical, Inc.Methods and devices for ablationUS7027869Oct 25, 2001Apr 11, 2006Asthmatx, Inc.Method for treating an asthma attackUS7041095Oct 28, 2003May 9, 2006New England Medical CenterCardiac ablation system and method for treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and transmyocardial revascularizationUS7044934Jun 18, 2003May 16, 2006Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Tortuous path injection deviceUS7118568Mar 31, 2003Oct 10, 2006St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Process and device for the treatment of atrial arrhythmiaUS7153301Dec 16, 2002Dec 26, 2006St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Process and device for the treatment of atrial arrhythmiaUS7211067May 13, 2004May 1, 2007Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Elongated medical device with functional distal endUS7229437Sep 22, 2003Jun 12, 2007St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Medical device having integral traces and formed electrodesUS7234225Sep 22, 2003Jun 26, 2007St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Method for manufacturing medical device having embedded traces and formed electrodesUS7248913Jul 14, 2005Jul 24, 2007St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Guiding introducer system for use in medical procedures in the left ventricleUS7276061Nov 6, 2002Oct 2, 2007Atrionix, Inc.Irrigated ablation device assemblyUS7338486Sep 10, 2002Mar 4, 2008St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Methods and devices for ablationUS7387126Jun 12, 2002Jun 17, 2008St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Surgical system and procedure for treatment of medically refractory atrial fibrillationUS7399294Jun 5, 2003Jul 15, 2008Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Controlled depth injection deviceUS7425212Nov 8, 1999Sep 16, 2008Asthmatx, Inc.Devices for modification of airways by transfer of energyUS7544183Feb 24, 2006Jun 9, 2009Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Elongated medical device with functional distal endUS7625356Apr 18, 2006Dec 1, 2009Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Tortuous path injection deviceUS7669309Jun 26, 2007Mar 2, 2010St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Method for manufacturing a medical device having integral traces and formed electrodesUS7832406Jul 28, 2005Nov 16, 2010Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Percutaneous myocardial revascularizationUS7846157Mar 17, 2003Dec 7, 2010C.R. Bard, Inc.Method and apparatus for control of ablation energy and electrogram acquisition through multiple common electrodes in an electrophysiology catheterUS7854743Jul 21, 2005Dec 21, 2010Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Catheter for the delivery of therapeutic agents to tissuesUS7860555Oct 25, 2005Dec 28, 2010Voyage Medical, Inc.Tissue visualization and manipulation systemUS7860556Nov 16, 2006Dec 28, 2010Voyage Medical, Inc.Tissue imaging and extraction systemsUS7879387Jan 14, 2008Feb 1, 2011Cook IncorporatedProcess of electrostatically coating a stent on a catheterUS7918787Mar 16, 2007Apr 5, 2011Voyage Medical, Inc.Tissue visualization and manipulation systemsUS7930016Nov 16, 2006Apr 19, 2011Voyage Medical, Inc.Tissue closure systemUS7959628Jun 27, 2007Jun 14, 2011Atrionix, Inc.Irrigated ablation device assemblyUS8050746Jul 10, 2007Nov 1, 2011Voyage Medical, Inc.Tissue visualization device and method variationsUS8052680Oct 10, 2006Nov 8, 2011St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Process and device for the treatment of atrial arrhythmiaUS8078266Feb 5, 2008Dec 13, 2011Voyage Medical, Inc.Flow reduction hood systemsUS8103327Dec 28, 2007Jan 24, 2012Rhythmia Medical, Inc.Cardiac mapping catheterUS8131350Dec 20, 2007Mar 6, 2012Voyage Medical, Inc.Stabilization of visualization cathetersUS8137333Jul 25, 2007Mar 20, 2012Voyage Medical, Inc.Delivery of biological compounds to ischemic and/or infarcted tissueUS8147486May 23, 2007Apr 3, 2012St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Medical device with flexible printed circuitUS8150499Nov 19, 2010Apr 3, 2012Kardium Inc.Automatic atherectomy systemUS8197476Oct 26, 2011Jun 12, 2012Hermes Innovations LlcTissue ablation systemsUS8197477Oct 26, 2011Jun 12, 2012Hermes Innovations LlcTissue ablation methodsUS8221310Aug 30, 2007Jul 17, 2012Voyage Medical, Inc.Tissue visualization device and method variationsUS8221408Jun 12, 2007Jul 17, 2012St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Medical device having integral traces and formed electrodesUS8235985Sep 11, 2008Aug 7, 2012Voyage Medical, Inc.Visualization and ablation system variationsUS8295902Nov 11, 2009Oct 23, 2012Shifamed Holdings, LlcLow profile electrode assemblyUS8323241Jun 24, 2010Dec 4, 2012Shifamed Holdings, LlcSteerable medical delivery devices and methods of useUS8333012Oct 8, 2009Dec 18, 2012Voyage Medical, Inc.Method of forming electrode placement and connection systemsUS8346339Mar 1, 2012Jan 1, 2013Topera, Inc.Basket style cardiac mapping catheter having a flexible electrode assembly for detection of cardiac rhythm disordersUS8364234Mar 1, 2012Jan 29, 2013Topera, Inc.Basket style cardiac mapping catheter having spline bends for detection of cardiac rhythm disordersUS8364235Mar 1, 2012Jan 29, 2013Topera, Inc.Basket style cardiac mapping catheter having an atraumatic basket tip for detection of cardiac rhythm disordersUS8364236Mar 1, 2012Jan 29, 2013Topera, Inc.Flexible electrode assembly for insertion into body lumen or organUS8372068Aug 13, 2009Feb 12, 2013Hermes Innovations, LLCTissue ablation systemsUS8382753Aug 13, 2009Feb 26, 2013Hermes Innovations, LLCTissue ablation methodsUS8417321Aug 24, 2011Apr 9, 2013Voyage Medical, IncFlow reduction hood systemsUS8419613Sep 13, 2011Apr 16, 2013Voyage Medical, Inc.Tissue visualization deviceUS8447377Nov 4, 2011May 21, 2013Rhythmia Medical, Inc.Cardiac mapping catheterUS8489172Jan 25, 2008Jul 16, 2013Kardium Inc.Liposuction systemUS8500732Oct 26, 2009Aug 6, 2013Hermes Innovations LlcEndometrial ablation devices and systemsUS8504133Nov 28, 2012Aug 6, 2013Topera, Inc.Basket style cardiac mapping catheter having a flexible electrode assembly and an atraumatic tip for detection of cardiac rhythm disordersUS8529562Nov 13, 2009Sep 10, 2013Minerva Surgical, IncSystems and methods for endometrial ablationUS8532746Feb 24, 2012Sep 10, 2013Kardium Inc.Automatic atherectomy systemUS8540708Oct 26, 2009Sep 24, 2013Hermes Innovations LlcEndometrial ablation methodUS8585696 *Dec 23, 2008Nov 19, 2013Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Electrosurgical probe having conductive outer surface to initiate ablation between electrodeUS8644902Mar 1, 2012Feb 4, 2014Topera, Inc.Methods for detection of cardiac rhythm disorders using basket style cardiac mapping catheterUS8657805May 8, 2008Feb 25, 2014Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Complex shape steerable tissue visualization and manipulation catheterUS8690873Jul 9, 2013Apr 8, 2014Hermes Innovations LlcEndometrial ablation devices and systemsUS8694071Feb 11, 2011Apr 8, 2014Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Image stabilization techniques and methodsUS8694074May 11, 2010Apr 8, 2014Rhythmia Medical, Inc.Electrode displacement determinationUS8708953Nov 1, 2013Apr 29, 2014Shifamed Holdings, LlcSteerable medical delivery devices and methods of useUS8709008May 9, 2008Apr 29, 2014Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Visual electrode ablation systemsUS8715278Nov 11, 2009May 6, 2014Minerva Surgical, Inc.System for endometrial ablation utilizing radio frequencyUS8755861Apr 23, 2013Jun 17, 2014Rhythmia Medical, Inc.Cardiac mapping catheterUS8758229Dec 20, 2007Jun 24, 2014Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Axial visualization systemsUS8805466May 12, 2011Aug 12, 2014Shifamed Holdings, LlcLow profile electrode assemblyUS8812074Jan 7, 2014Aug 19, 2014Topera, Inc.Methods for detection of cardiac rhythm disorders using basket style cardiac mapping catheterUS8814845Feb 3, 2012Aug 26, 2014Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Delivery of biological compounds to ischemic and/or infarcted tissueUS8821486Nov 11, 2010Sep 2, 2014Hermes Innovations, LLCTissue ablation systems and methodsUS8840601Mar 24, 2011Sep 23, 2014Shifamed Holdings, LlcIntravascular tissue disruptionUS8858609Feb 6, 2009Oct 14, 2014Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Stent delivery under direct visualizationUS8906011Nov 16, 2007Dec 9, 2014Kardium Inc.Medical device for use in bodily lumens, for example an atriumUS8920369May 3, 2012Dec 30, 2014Shifamed Holdings, LlcSteerable delivery sheathsUS8920411Jun 28, 2006Dec 30, 2014Kardium Inc.Apparatus and method for intra-cardiac mapping and ablationUS8932287Mar 23, 2011Jan 13, 2015Kardium Inc.Medical device for use in bodily lumens, for example an atriumUS8934962Aug 31, 2007Jan 13, 2015Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Electrophysiology mapping and visualization systemUS8940002Sep 28, 2011Jan 27, 2015Kardium Inc.Tissue anchor systemUS8942786Sep 14, 2012Jan 27, 2015Rhythmia Medical, Inc.Tracking using field mappingUS8956348Jul 20, 2011Feb 17, 2015Minerva Surgical, Inc.Methods and systems for endometrial ablationUS8961550Jan 25, 2013Feb 24, 2015Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Steerable endoluminal punchUS8998901Aug 23, 2013Apr 7, 2015Hermes Innovations LlcEndometrial ablation methodUS20090171340 *Dec 23, 2008Jul 2, 2009Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Electrosurgical probe having conductive outer surface to initiate ablation between electrodeUS20090240248 *Dec 29, 2006Sep 24, 2009C.R. Bard , IncMethods and Apparatus for Ablation of Cardiac TissueUS20110137284 *Dec 3, 2010Jun 9, 2011Northwestern UniversityDevices for material delivery, electroporation, and monitoring electrophysiological activityWO1999056812A2 *May 6, 1999Nov 11, 1999Atrionix IncIrrigated ablation device assemblyWO2000042934A1 *Jan 7, 2000Jul 27, 2000Daig CorpDevice for the treatment of atrial arrhythmiaWO2003089997A2 *Mar 17, 2003Oct 30, 2003Bard Inc C RMethod and apparatus for control of ablation energy and electrogram acquisition through multiple common electrodes in an electrophysiology catheter* Cited by examinerClassifications U.S. Classification606/41, 606/28, 606/193, 606/192, 604/21International ClassificationA61F2/958, A61B18/18, A61B18/14, A61B18/04, A61N1/06, A61B17/00, A61N1/05, A61M3/02, A61B17/42, A61M16/04, A61B18/02, A61N1/40, A61N1/08, A61B18/00Cooperative ClassificationA61B2018/00869, A61B2018/00083, A61B2018/00892, A61B2018/00916, A61B2018/00029, A61B2018/1467, A61B2018/00827, A61B2018/00023, A61B2018/00886, A61B2018/00065, A61B2018/00815, A61B2017/00084, A61B2218/002, A61M3/0279, A61B2018/00011, A61B2018/0091, A61M25/1002, A61B2018/124, A61B2017/00106, A61B2018/1253, A61B2018/00702, A61B2018/00214, A61B2018/00791, A61B2018/00898, A61N1/056, A61B18/1485, A61B2018/00148, A61B18/1492, A61B2017/003, A61M16/0481, A61B2018/00982, A61B2018/00821, A61N1/08, A61B18/1815, A61B2018/00875, A61B2018/00077, A61B2018/00726, A61N1/40, A61B2018/00678, A61B18/148, A61B18/18, A61B2018/0262, A61B2018/00761, A61N1/06, A61B2018/00577, A61B2018/1273, A61B2018/00755, A61M2025/1086, A61B2018/046, A61M2025/1052, A61B2018/00494, A61B2018/00559, A61B2018/1472, A61B2018/00113, A61B2018/0022, A61B2018/00654, A61B2018/00797, A61B2018/00666, A61B2018/126, A61B2017/4216, A61B2019/5217, A61B2019/5278, A61B2018/00708European ClassificationA61B18/14V, A61N1/40, A61B18/14P, A61N1/08, A61N1/06, A61B18/14S, A61N1/05NLegal EventsDateCodeEventDescriptionMar 20, 2009FPAYFee paymentYear of fee payment: 12Mar 29, 2005FPAYFee paymentYear of fee payment: 8Aug 20, 2001SULPSurcharge for late paymentAug 20, 2001FPAYFee paymentYear of fee payment: 4May 22, 2001REMIMaintenance fee reminder mailedSep 9, 1999ASAssignmentOwner name: BANK AMERICA VENTURES, AS COLLATERAL AGENT, CALIFOFree format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:CARDIAC PATHWAYS CORPORATION;REEL/FRAME:010206/0834Effective date: 19990520Jun 5, 1995ASAssignmentOwner name: EDWARDS, STUART D., CALIFORNIAFree format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:CARDIACARE;REEL/FRAME:007510/0001Effective date: 19950519Apr 17, 1995ASAssignmentOwner name: CARDIACARE, CALIFORNIAFree format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:EDWARDS, STUART D.;SHARKEY, HUGH R.;REEL/FRAME:007442/0591Effective date: 19950214RotateOriginal ImageGoogle Home - Sitemap - USPTO Bulk Downloads - Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - About Google Patents - Send FeedbackData provided by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services