18146110. RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION OF IRRIGATED BALLOON CATHETER simplified abstract (Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.)

RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION OF IRRIGATED BALLOON CATHETER

Organization Name

Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Michael Govea of Glendale CA (US)

Jasson Rodriguez of Irvine CA (US)

RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION OF IRRIGATED BALLOON CATHETER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18146110 titled 'RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION OF IRRIGATED BALLOON CATHETER

The disclosed technology is a fluid evacuation device for a balloon catheter that includes a spine with a curved proximal portion and a straight distal portion, along with couplers to control the movement of the spine along a longitudinal axis.

• The device has at least one spine with a curved proximal portion and a straight distal portion.
• A first coupler is attached to the curved proximal portion of the spine to constrain its movement along the longitudinal axis.
• A second coupler is attached to the distal portion of the spine, allowing for expansion and compression of the spine in different operational modes.
• In the first operational mode, the curved proximal portion of the spine expands to a larger profile, while in the second mode, it compresses to a smaller profile, moving the second coupler along the longitudinal axis.

Potential Applications: - Medical procedures requiring fluid evacuation in balloon catheters. - Minimally invasive surgeries where precise control of catheter devices is needed.

Problems Solved: - Provides a mechanism for controlled fluid evacuation in balloon catheters. - Allows for flexibility in catheter operations with different profiles.

Benefits: - Enhanced control and precision in medical procedures. - Improved efficiency and effectiveness in fluid evacuation processes.

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Fluid Evacuation Device for Medical Catheters This technology can be utilized in various medical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers. It has the potential to improve patient outcomes and streamline medical procedures, making it a valuable tool for healthcare providers.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device improve the efficiency of fluid evacuation in medical procedures? 2. What are the key advantages of using this device in minimally invasive surgeries?

Original Abstract Submitted

The disclosed technology includes a fluid evacuation device for a balloon catheter including at least one spine having a curved proximal portion and a straight distal portion extending along a longitudinal axis, a first coupler coupled to the curved proximal portion of the spine to constrain at least one spine to move along the longitudinal axis, and a second coupler attached to the distal portion of the at least one spine so that in a first operational mode, the curved proximal portion of the at least one spine is expanded to a first outer profile and in a second operational mode, the curved proximal portion of the at least one spine is compressed to a smaller outer profile than the first outer profile such that the at least one spine moves the second coupler along the longitudinal axis.