DEXTRADEUR, ALAN J.,TAYLOR, TERRI KELCOURSE,GUPTA, RAINUKA
申请号：
CA2472701
公开号：
CA2472701C
申请日:
2004.06.28
申请国别(地区):
CA
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要：
A system for clearing an implanted catheter that is connected to a shunt, anda shunt foruse with same, is provided. The system comprises: a housing having a base,said basehaving a first set of electrodes extending across said base, said housingincluding a selfsealing, needle penetrable outer housing wall； a catheter being connected tosaid housing,said catheter having a longitudinal length, a proximal end, and a distal end,said catheterhaving a second set of electrodes extending along the longitudinal length ofthe catheter,at least two of said electrodes of said first set being electrically connectedto two of saidelectrodes of said second set； and a probe assembly being selectivelypenetratable throughsaid outer housing wall. Bipolar electrosurgical power is provided to thesecond set ofelectrodes, creating an arc which results in clearing a fluid blockage in thecatheter.
