System for forming a fistula between two vessels
AssigneeClearstream Technologies Limited
InventorsJakob Wells, John O'Shea, Michael Whelan
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Abstract
A system for forming a fistula between two vessels, the system comprising a first catheter. The first catheter comprises a catheter shaft with a housing. The first catheter further comprises an electrode disposed at least partially within the housing, the electrode comprising a distal portion, a proximal portion and an intermediate portion therebetween for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula. The first catheter further comprises a plurality of teeth for cutting a venous valve, wherein the plurality of teeth extend radially from the catheter shaft and are angled in a proximal direction.
Claims20
A system for forming a fistula between two vessels, the system comprising a first catheter, the first catheter comprising:
- a catheter shaft with a housing;
- an electrode disposed at least partially within the housing, the electrode comprising a distal portion, a proximal portion and an intermediate portion therebetween for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula;
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- a plurality of teeth for cutting a venous valve, wherein the plurality of teeth extend radially from the catheter shaft and are angled in a proximal direction, wherein each of the plurality of teeth includes a radially outer atraumatic surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.