Catheter system having safety means and methods thereof

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PATENT NO 5992418
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09066265

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The method for using a catheter system suitable for electrophysiology mapping and radiofrequency ablation of cardiac tissue comprises a catheter shaft having a distal end, a proximal handle, and at least one lumen extending therebetween, wherein a distal section of the shaft is either a fixed curve type or a deflectable type; and a safety means provided to maintain the integrity of the catheter, by anchoring the tip electrode in place. In one embodiment, the safety means is a tip electrode with safety anchoring pins. In another embodiment, the safety means is a long tip electrode with an extended flexible stem having at least one open slot or groove or groove on the stem.

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IRVINE BIOMEDICAL INC2375 MORSE AVENUE IRVINE CA 92614

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chia, Weng-Kwen Raymond Irvine, CA 30 4665
de, la Rama Alan Cerritos, CA 100 6230
Tu, Hosheng Tustin, CA 343 40637

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