Tuned RF energy and electrical tissue characterization for selective treatment of target tissues

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PATENT NO 8920414
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11975651

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A catheter and catheter system can use energy tailored for remodeling and/or removal of target material along a body lumen, often of atherosclerotic material of a blood vessel of a patient. An elongate flexible catheter body with a radially expandable structure may have a plurality of electrodes or other electrosurgical energy delivery surfaces to radially engage atherosclerotic material when the structure expands. An atherosclerotic material detector system may measure and/or characterize the atherosclerotic material and its location, optionally using impedance monitoring.

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  • VESSIX VASCULAR, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blanck, Arthur G Ramona, US 20 3737
Herscher, Bret Cupertino, US 19 1392
Hoey, Michael F Shoreview, US 88 23477
Michel, Raphael M San Diego, US 17 4273
Steinke, Tom A San Diego, US 14 4546
Stone, Corbett W San Diego, US 118 25763
Truesdale, Marlene Kay Monument, US 5 1044

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