公开(公告)号：US08932290B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13848299

申请日：2013-03-21

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.

Inventor： Kimbolt Young ,  Gerald M. Hubbs ,  Steve Pickett ,  Gene McCallister ,  John Hewitt ,  Jeffrey W. Zerfas

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/148 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/1475 ,  A61B2218/002

Abstract: A tissue ablation probe is provided. The tissue ablation probe comprises an elongated shaft, at least one electrode tine carried by the elongated shaft, at least one tine exit from which the electrode tine(s) can be deployed from the elongated shaft and retracted within the elongated shaft, and a sheath covering the electrode tine exit(s). The sheath may, e.g., line an exterior surface of the elongated shaft or an interior surface of the elongated shaft. The sheath has at least one tine valve (e.g., a slit) positioned over the electrode tine exit(s) and configured to open when the electrode tine is deployed and to close when the electrode tine(s) is retracted. In one embodiment, the tine valve(s) is configured to open in response to pressure exerted during deployment of the electrode tine(s). In another embodiment, the tine valve(s) is configured to hinder the entry of biological material within the elongated shaft. In one embodiment, the sheath is pliable, such that the tine valve(s) can more easily hinder the entry of the biological material.

Abstract translation: 提供组织消融探针。 所述组织消融探针包括细长轴，由所述细长轴承载的至少一个电极齿条，至少一个齿出口，所述电极齿可以从所述至少一个齿出口从所述细长轴展开并缩回到所述细长轴内， 覆盖电极齿出口。 护套可以例如对细长轴的外表面或细长轴的内表面进行排列。 护套具有定位在电极齿出口上方的至少一个齿阀（例如狭缝），并且构造成当电极齿展开时打开，并且当电极齿被缩回时闭合。 在一个实施例中，齿阀构造成响应于在电极尖的展开期间施加的压力而打开。 在另一个实施例中，齿形阀构造成阻止生物材料进入细长轴内。 在一个实施例中，鞘是柔韧的，使得齿可以更容易地阻碍生物材料的进入。

公开(公告)号：US20140336639A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US14321162

申请日：2014-07-01

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Kimbolt Young ,  Jeffrey W. Zerfas

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/148 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/143 ,  A61B2018/1432 ,  A61B2018/1475

Abstract: An ablation device includes a cannula having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal and the distal ends, and a first array of electrodes at least partially disposed within the lumen, the first array of electrodes slidable relative to the cannula, each of the electrodes having a first configuration when inside the lumen, and a second configuration when unconfined outside the lumen, wherein one of the electrodes has a flared deployed profile.

Abstract translation: 消融装置包括具有近端，远端和在近端和远端之间延伸的内腔的插管，以及至少部分地设置在内腔内的第一电极阵列，第一电极阵列可相对于第一电极阵列滑动 套管中，每个电极在内腔内具有第一构型，当第二构型在内腔不受限制时，其中一个电极具有展开的展开形状。

公开(公告)号：US20130289552A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13848279

申请日：2013-03-21

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Kimbolt Young

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/148 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/143 ,  A61B2018/1432 ,  A61B2018/1475

Abstract: An ablation device includes a cannula having a lumen, a first array of electrodes deployable from within the lumen, and a second array of electrodes deployable from within the lumen, wherein the first array of electrodes has a configuration that is different from a configuration of the second array of electrodes.

Abstract translation: 消融装置包括具有内腔的插管，可从内腔中展开的电极的第一阵列，以及可从内腔中展开的第二电极阵列，其中第一电极阵列具有不同于 第二电极阵列。

公开(公告)号：US09770290B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-26

申请号：US14321162

申请日：2014-07-01

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.

Inventor： Kimbolt Young ,  Jeffrey W. Zerfas

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/148 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/143 ,  A61B2018/1432 ,  A61B2018/1475

Abstract: An ablation device includes a cannula having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal and the distal ends, and a first array of electrodes at least partially disposed within the lumen, the first array of electrodes slidable relative to the cannula, each of the electrodes having a first configuration when inside the lumen, and a second configuration when unconfined outside the lumen, wherein one of the electrodes has a flared deployed profile.

公开(公告)号：US20130289553A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13848299

申请日：2013-03-21

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Kimbolt Young ,  Gerald M. Hubbs ,  Steve Pickett ,  Gene McCallister ,  John Hewitt ,  Jeffrey W. Zerfas

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/148 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/1475 ,  A61B2218/002

Abstract: A tissue ablation probe is provided. The tissue ablation probe comprises an elongated shaft, at least one electrode tine carried by the elongated shaft, at least one tine exit from which the electrode tine(s) can be deployed from the elongated shaft and retracted within the elongated shaft, and a sheath covering the electrode tine exit(s).The sheath may, e.g., line an exterior surface of the elongated shaft or an interior surface of the elongated shaft. The sheath has at least one tine valve (e.g., a slit) positioned over the electrode tine exit(s) and configured to open when the electrode tine is deployed and to close when the electrode tine(s) is retracted. In one embodiment, the tine valve(s) is configured to open in response to pressure exerted during deployment of the electrode tine(s). In another embodiment, the tine valve(s) is configured to hinder the entry of biological material within the elongated shaft. In one embodiment, the sheath is pliable, such that the tine valve(s) can more easily hinder the entry of the biological material.

Abstract translation: 提供组织消融探针。 所述组织消融探针包括细长轴，由所述细长轴承载的至少一个电极齿条，至少一个齿出口，所述电极齿可以从所述至少一个齿出口从所述细长轴展开并缩回到所述细长轴内， 覆盖电极齿出口。 护套可以例如对细长轴的外表面或细长轴的内表面进行排列。 护套具有定位在电极齿出口上方的至少一个齿阀（例如狭缝），并且构造成当电极齿展开时打开，并且当电极齿被缩回时闭合。 在一个实施例中，齿阀构造成响应于在电极尖的展开期间施加的压力而打开。 在另一个实施例中，齿形阀构造成阻止生物材料进入细长轴内。 在一个实施例中，鞘是柔韧的，使得齿可以更容易地阻碍生物材料的进入。

公开(公告)号：US20130085495A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13685532

申请日：2012-11-26

Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Inventor： Kimbolt Young ,  Steve M. Anderson ,  Paul DiCarlo ,  Jeffrey W. Zerfas

IPC: A61B18/08

CPC classification number: A61B18/082 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/148 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/143 ,  A61B2018/1432 ,  A61B2018/1475

Abstract: A tissue ablation probe is provided. The probe comprises a proximal electrode element, which includes a proximal electrode stem and a deployable proximal electrode array, and a distal electrode element, which includes a distal electrode stem and a deployable distal electrode array. The probe is configured, such that a majority of electrical energy conveyed between the proximal and distal electrode elements is conveyed between distal termini of the electrode arrays, whereas a relatively small amount of the electrical energy is conveyed between the electrode stems. One or more of the electrodes on the arrays may be optionally insulated to further enhance the electrical characteristics of the arrays.

Abstract translation: 提供组织消融探针。 探针包括近端电极元件，其包括近端电极杆和可展开的近端电极阵列，以及远端电极元件，其包括远端电极杆和可展开的远端电极阵列。 探针被构造成使得在近端和远端电极元件之间传送的大部分电能在电极阵列的远端之间传送，而相对少量的电能在电极杆之间传送。 阵列上的一个或多个电极可以可选地绝缘，以进一步增强阵列的电特性。