摘要:
A device for protecting the esophagus during a surgical ablation procedure within a heart of a patient comprises a catheter having a sensor (20, 60, 79, 80, 90) and positionable within an esophagus of a patient. An indicator (30, 62, 82, 106) is in communication with the sensor to indicate if a parameter exceeds a predetermined value, thereby indicating to the user to reduce or cease the ablation procedure within the heart of the patient.
摘要:
The present invention discloses devices configured to perform a cryoprocedure on at least one biological sample and methods for using the devices. The disclosed devices comprise a straw and a pod. The straw comprises a straw space, configured to draw liquid from a distal end of the straw space towards a proximal end of the straw space. The pod is coupled to a distal end of the straw and comprises a perforated member comprises at least one orifice whose diameter is smaller than the diameter of the at least one biological sample, wherein the perforated element is configured to allow inflow of liquids into the preparation space and outflow of liquids from the preparation space. The holding space is configured to form, together with the straw space, a preparation space wherein the at least one biological sample can undergo the cryoprocedure.
摘要:
An extractor for removing an implanted lead from a patient. The extractor includes a lumen dimensioned to receive the lead therein, a cutter at the distal portion for cutting tissue adjacent the lead, a distal clamping structure and a proximal clamping structure The proximal clamping structure and lead are relatively movable to extract the lead.
摘要:
The present invention relates generally to a beverage dispensing device (10) for dispensing a beverage such as beer, and in particular, to a beverage dispensing device configured to be able to dispense a beverage and infuse the beverage with a flavour as part of the dispensing process.
摘要:
There is disclosed a method and apparatus for separating stones, fibers and plastics from biodegradable material. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises: an inclined trough (102) having a feed entry (104) at a top end for receiving the feed material, the inclined trough including a plurality of riffles (410, 412, 414, 416) angled to at least partially hinder and unsettle a flow of the feed material flowing down the inclined trough (102); one or more vibratory motors (128) configured to induce a vibration in the inclined trough (102); one or more blowers (107A, 107B) configured to generate an air flow through overhead air vent nozzles (310) positioned over the inclined trough and directing the air flow to one side of the inclined trough (102); and a material resilience separator for separating the contaminants from the biodegradable materials in the remaining material.
摘要:
An assembly for breaking up vascular thrombus or other obstructive material including a motor housing (12, 210) having a motor (14, 214), a motor shaft (15, 222) extending from the motor, a first housing (230, 330, 430) positioned at a distal end of the motor shaft, a rotational thrombectomy wire (30, 130) and a second housing (246, 350, 450) positioned at a proximal end of the wire. The first housing has a first magnet (242, 340, 430) positioned therein and recessed from the distal edge (338, 438) of the first housing which has a first plurality of teeth (337, 437). The second housing has a second magnet (360, 460) positioned therein and recessed from a proximal edge (358, 458) of the second housing which has a second plurality of teeth (357, 457) intermeshing with the first plurality of teeth when the wire is coupled to the motor shaft. The first and second plurality of teeth slip when a torque of the motor shaft exceeds a predetermined value.
摘要:
A system for treating obesity includes a first instrument (10, 60) containing a first magnet (42, 42') therein, the first instrument insertable into a stomach (S) of a patient and the first magnet deployable into the stomach of the patient and having a first space (43, 43'). A second instrument (12) contains a second magnet (48) therein, the second instrument insertable into a bowel (B) of a patient and the second magnet deployable into the bowel of the patient and having a second space (47). A stent (52) is insertable into the first and second spaces to maintain an opening formed between the stomach and bowel.