Medical device with a monolithic spine framework
OwnerCuong PHAM, Isabel Barbero SOLTE +3inventors
InventorsCuong PHAM, Isabel Barbero SOLTE, Helee Mukul JOSHI, Thanh NGUYEN, Keshava DATTA
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Abstract
The disclosed technology includes monolithic framework for an end effector of a medical device. The monolithic framework includes cylindrical stock. The cylindrical stock includes a crown and multiple spines. The crown extends along a longitudinal axis, defines a crown lumen, and defines a plurality of crown recesses that, in use, connect to an annulus. The plurality of spines also extend along the longitudinal axis and bow outwardly relative to the longitudinal axis. Each spine extends from the crown to a spine terminal end and, in use, connects to a connecting hub.
Claims20
A monolithic framework for an end effector of a medical device, the monolithic framework comprising cylindrical stock comprising:
- a crown extending along a longitudinal axis, defining a crown lumen, and defining a plurality of crown recesses configured to connect to an annulus;
- and
- a plurality of spines extending along the longitudinal axis and configured to bow outwardly relative to the longitudinal axis, each spine extending from the crown to a spine terminal end and being configured to connect to a connecting hub.
An end effector for a medical device, the end effector comprising:
- a monolithic framework comprising cylindrical stock that includes:
- a crown extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a plurality of crown recesses;
- and
- a plurality of spines extending along the longitudinal axis and configured to bow outwardly relative to the longitudinal axis, the plurality of spines being movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration;
- an annulus connected to the plurality of crown recesses;
- a connecting hub connected to the plurality of spines;
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- one or more electrodes connected to each spine of the plurality of spines.
A method of manufacturing a monolithic framework for a medical device, the method comprising:
- forming a generally cylindrical stock to include:
- a crown extending along a longitudinal axis, defining a crown lumen that is aligned with a stock lumen defined by the generally cylindrical stock, and defining a plurality of crown recesses configured to connect to an annulus;
- and
- a plurality of spines extending along the longitudinal axis, each spine extending from the crown to a spine terminal end and being configured to connect to a connecting hub;
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- heat setting the plurality of spines such that the plurality of spines bow outwardly relative to the longitudinal axis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.