Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Thomas G. Benry
  • Patent number: 6443950
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ablation lead for treating atrial flutter wherein the tip of the lead is fixed in the patient's heart by screwing and wherein the electrodes are arranged on the lead so as to overlie the area between the tricuspid annulus and the inferior vena cava. Radiofrequency energy is applied through the electrodes to cause ablation of the tissue. With the tips screwed in position, the lead can then be manipulated so that the RF energy can be applied to the area between the coronary sinus the tricuspid annulus to cause ablation of the tissue in that area also.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Sutton