Pressure-sensitive flexible polymer bipolar electrode

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8226648
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11968044

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The present invention is directed to bipolar ablation systems. A bipolar electrode system for ablation therapy is disclosed, including a pressure-sensitive conducting composite layer and a pair of electrodes in electrical conductive contact or communication with the pressure-sensitive conducting composite layer. Energy (e.g., ablation energy) is delivered via the pressure-sensitive conductive composition when sufficient pressure is applied to transform the pressure-sensitive conductive composite to an electrical conductor. An electrically insulative flexible layer, which may include a passageway for a fill material is also disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems can also be used for targeted delivery of compounds, such as drugs, using a bipolar electrode.

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ST JUDE MEDICAL ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DIVISION INC6500 WEDGWOOD ROAD MAPLE GROVE MN 55311-3642

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Paul, Saurav Minnetonka, US 121 8199
Puryear, Harry Shoreview, US 21 1670
Thao, Chou Brooklyn Park, US 33 2892

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