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Guiding introducer system for use in the treatment of accessory pathways around the mitral valve using a retrograde approach

Patent number: 5868733

Abstract: A process for the mapping and/or ablating of accessory pathways around the mitral valve using a retrograde approach by use of ablating and/or mapping catheters guided by a guiding introducer system. Also disclosed are shapes for an inner and outer guiding introducers which comprise the guiding introducer system.

Type: Grant

Filed: April 14, 1995

Date of Patent: February 9, 1999

Assignee: Daig Corporation

Inventors: John D. Ockuly, James A. Hassett