IMPLANTABLE APPARATUS HAVING MARKERS FOR DETERMINING PENETRATION DEPTH

Abstract: an implantable apparatus () and methods thereof. the implantable apparatus () includes a body () defining a distal end region () extending along a distal end region axis (). the body () is configured to be inserted into cardiac tissue of a patient's heart at a target site. the implantable apparatus () also includes a plurality of markers () located along at least a portion of an outer surface of the distal end region () of the body (). the plurality of markers () define a first configuration when located within the cardiac tissue and a second configuration when not located within the cardiac tissue. the first configuration is different than the second configuration.

Inventor(s): Hongyang Lu, Xue Zhang, Zheng Wang, Juan Meng

CPC Classification: A61N1/0587 (ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY (measurement of bioelectric currents ; surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body ; anaesthetic apparatus in general ; incandescent lamps ; infrared radiators for heating ))

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