Researchers Submit Patent Application, "Ultrasonic Imaging Ablation Catheter System And Method", for Approval (USPTO 20240225591).

A patent application has been submitted for an ultrasonic imaging ablation catheter system and method by inventors Jesus Andres Lopez and Donald Masters. The system, developed by SoundCath Inc., aims to improve the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), a widespread and sustained cardiac arrhythmia that affects millions of people worldwide. The integrated ultrasonic imaging and ablation system includes an ablation catheter with a micro-electromechanical (MEMS) based Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducer (pMUT) array, as well as a first and second carrier assembly with arrays of electrodes. The system allows for real-time imaging and accurate ablation of cardiac tissue, potentially enhancing the efficacy, safety, and efficiency of AF treatment. [Extracted from the article]