US 12,369,969 B2
System and method for carrying out a medical procedure
Eduardo Moriyama, Richmond (CA)
Assigned to Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited, Galway (IE)
Filed by Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited, Galway (IE)
Filed on Feb. 14, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/441,474.
Application 18/441,474 is a continuation of application No. 16/794,799, filed on Feb. 19, 2020, granted, now 11,931,098.
Prior Publication US 2024/0180610 A1, Jun. 6, 2024
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. A61B 18/14 (2006.01); A61B 5/1455 (2006.01); A61B 5/1459 (2006.01); A61B 17/00 (2006.01); A61B 18/00 (2006.01); A61B 90/30 (2016.01); A61M 25/09 (2006.01)
CPC A61B 18/1477 (2013.01) [A61B 5/14552 (2013.01); A61B 5/1459 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00057 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00119 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00247 (2013.01); A61B 2018/0038 (2013.01); A61B 2018/00601 (2013.01); A61B 2090/306 (2016.02); A61M 25/09 (2013.01)] 18 Claims
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1. A perforation device for use in transseptal perforation procedures, comprising:
a shaft having a proximal portion and an opposed distal portion, the distal portion including a distal face;
a radio frequency perforating tip coupled to the distal portion and extending distally from the distal face;
an illumination end for illuminating a region surrounding the perforating tip, the illumination end recessed proximally from the distal face or flush with the distal face; and
at least a first light collector associated with the distal portion and positioned proximate the perforating tip for collecting light from the region surrounding the perforating tip.