(19)
(11) EP 1 253 965 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
06.11.2002 Bulletin 2002/45

(21) Application number: 01907025.9

(22) Date of filing: 05.02.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A61N 1/39
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0103/810
(87) International publication number:
WO 0105/8522 (16.08.2001 Gazette 2001/33)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

(30) Priority: 11.02.2000 US 502311

(71) Applicant: Theracardia, Inc.
San Clamente, CA 92673 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • MASSON, Stephen, C.
    Miami, FL 33156 (US)
  • BUCKMAN, Robert, F.
    Radnor, PA 19087 (US)
  • LENKER, Jay, A.
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (US)
  • BRENNEMAN, Rodney, A.
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (US)
  • LAWSON, Robert, A.
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (US)

(74) Representative: Kazi, Ilya et al
Mathys & Squire,100 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8AL
London WC1X 8AL (GB)

   


(54) SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERCUTANEOUS CARDIAC TREATMENT