ATE552774T1 - Vorrichtung zur durchführung einer medizinischen prozedur - Google Patents

Vorrichtung zur durchführung einer medizinischen prozedur

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ATE552774T1
ATE552774T1 AT04252451T AT04252451T ATE552774T1 AT E552774 T1 ATE552774 T1 AT E552774T1 AT 04252451 T AT04252451 T AT 04252451T AT 04252451 T AT04252451 T AT 04252451T AT E552774 T1 ATE552774 T1 AT E552774T1
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medical procedure
sheath
electrode
distal end
septal wall
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Yitzhack Schwartz
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Biosense Webster Inc
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