Systems and methods for electrode contact assessment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8021361
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11553965

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Systems and methods are disclosed for assessing electrode-tissue contact for tissue ablation. An exemplary electrode contact sensing system comprises an electrode housed within a distal portion of a catheter shaft. At least one electro-mechanical sensor is operatively associated with the electrode within the catheter shaft. The at least one electro-mechanical sensor is responsive to movement of the electrode by generating electrical signals corresponding to the amount of movement. The system may also include an output device electrically connected to the at least one electro-mechanical sensor. The output device receives the electrical signals for assessing a level of contact between the electrode and a tissue.

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  • ST. JUDE MEDICAL, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DIVISION, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cao, Hong Savage, US 143 5008
Heimbecher, Reed R Medina, US 21 791
Kuehn, Fos Richfield, US 3 295
Paul, Saurav Minnetonka, US 119 7422
Puryear, Harry A Shoreview, US 34 1599
Tegg, Troy Elk River, US 22 717
Thao, Chou Brooklyn Park, US 33 2704

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