Template system and methods
AssigneeSt. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.
InventorsJohn W. Sliwa, Thomas B. Eby
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AssigneeSt. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.
InventorsJohn W. Sliwa, Thomas B. Eby
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Template systems and methods for various procedures (e.g., tissue ablation procedures) are disclosed. An exemplary template system comprises a track having at least one suction port. The at least one suction port anchors the track to a tissue after the track is positioned adjacent a target area. The template system may further comprise a transducer operatively associated with the track. Exemplary transducers include imaging transducers and ablating transducers. The transducer is guided by the track adjacent the target area while the transducer is moved along the track for a procedure. One or more umbilical may provide a conduit to the track and/or transducer so that the template system may be positioned in a patient's body (e.g., for a procedure on the patient's heart) and operated remotely by a physician or other user from outside of the patient's body.
A template system for use in a medical procedure comprising:
A method of treatment comprising:
A system for use in a medical procedure comprising:
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