DEFLECTABLE CATHETER SHAFT SECTION, CATHETER INCORPORATING SAME, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME
    161.
    发明申请
    DEFLECTABLE CATHETER SHAFT SECTION, CATHETER INCORPORATING SAME, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME 有权
    不可预知的导管片部分,与其同时进入的导体及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140330201A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-06

    申请号:US14333235

    申请日:2014-07-16

    Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis and comprising a distal end and a proximal end; and a plurality of lumens extending along the longitudinal axis of the elongated body, wherein at least one of the lumens is abutting at least another one of the lumens. A catheter comprising the deflectable catheter shaft section and a method of manufacturing the deflectable catheter shaft section are also disclosed. A catheter incorporating a deflectable catheter shaft section can further comprise first and second compression coils disposed over pull wires located within the catheter, wherein the compression coils are unattached to the catheter or components thereof, but can be constrained by a shaft coupler at a distal end of each of the compression coils and by at least a portion of a handle assembly at a proximal end of each of the compression coils.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种可偏转的导管轴部分,其包括沿着纵向轴线延伸并且包括远端和近端的细长主体; 以及沿着细长主体的纵向轴线延伸的多个腔,其中至少一个管腔邻接至少另一个管腔。 还公开了一种包括可偏转导管轴部分的导管和制造可偏转导管轴部分的方法。 包括可偏转导管轴部分的导管还可以包括布置在位于导管内的拉线上的第一和第二压缩线圈,其中压缩线圈未附接到导管或其部件,但是可以由远端的轴联接器约束 每个压缩线圈的近端处的至少一部分手柄组件。

    Apparatus and Methods for Contactless Electrophysiology Studies
    162.
    发明申请
    Apparatus and Methods for Contactless Electrophysiology Studies 有权
    非接触式电生理学研究的装置与方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140309513A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-16

    申请号:US14249188

    申请日:2014-04-09

    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter includes an elongate catheter body having an elastically-deformable distal region predisposed to assume a spiral shape and a first plurality of electrodes disposed thereon. Each of the first plurality of electrodes includes an electrically active region limited to the inner surface of the spiral shape for use in non-contact electrophysiology studies. A second plurality of electrodes may also be disposed on the distal region interspersed (e.g., alternating) with the first plurality of electrodes, with each of the second plurality of electrodes having an electrically active region extending into the outer surface of the spiral shape for use in contact electrophysiology studies. The distal region may be deformed into a straight configuration for insertion into and navigation through the patient's vasculature, for example via use of a tubular introducer. As the distal region deploys beyond the distal end of the introducer, it resumes the spiral shape.

    Abstract translation: 电生理导管包括细长的导管主体,其具有倾向于呈现螺旋形状的可弹性变形的远端区域和设置在其上的第一多个电极。 第一多个电极中的每一个包括限于用于非接触电生理学研究的螺旋形状的内表面的电活性区域。 第二多个电极也可以设置在与第一多个电极分散(例如交替)的远侧区域上,第二多个电极中的每一个具有延伸到螺旋形状的外表面中的电活性区域以供使用 接触电生理学研究。 远侧区域可以变形成直的构造,用于插入和导航通过患者的脉管系统,例如通过使用管状导引器。 当远端区域展开超过导引器的远端时,它恢复螺旋形状。

    Steerable Catheter Using Flat Pull Wires and Having Torque Transfer Layer Made of Braided Flat Wires
    164.
    发明申请
    Steerable Catheter Using Flat Pull Wires and Having Torque Transfer Layer Made of Braided Flat Wires 审中-公开
    使用扁平拉线的导向导管,并具有由编织扁平线制成的扭矩传递层

    公开(公告)号:US20140303599A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-09

    申请号:US14284026

    申请日:2014-05-21

    Abstract: A catheter assembly includes an inner liner made of flexible material and an outer layer having a steering mechanism. The steering mechanism includes at least one flat wire and a corresponding lumen through which the flat wire may travel. The steering mechanism may also include at least one pull ring to which the flat wires are attached. A layer of heat shrink material may encompass the outer layer. A braided wire assembly may also be provided in the outer layer, and may be formed by braiding a plurality of flat wires into a wire mesh. The overall cross-section of the catheter assembly is preferably substantially circular. A catheter shaft may include a plurality of segments of differing hardness characteristics. The outer layer typically comprises a melt processing polymer such that the catheter assembly may be laminated using heat.

    Abstract translation: 导管组件包括由柔性材料制成的内衬和具有转向机构的外层。 转向机构包括至少一个扁平线和相应的内管,扁平线可以通过该内管行进。 转向机构还可以包括至少一个牵引环,扁平线连接到该拉环上。 一层热收缩材料可以包围外层。 编织线组件也可以设置在外层中,并且可以通过将多根扁平线编织成丝网而形成。 导管组件的整个横截面优选地基本上是圆形的。 导管轴可以包括具有不同硬度特性的多个部分。 外层通常包括熔融加工聚合物,使得导管组件可以使用热层压。

    ABLATION CATHETER HAVING ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPOSED WITHIN A LUMEN
    165.
    发明申请
    ABLATION CATHETER HAVING ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPOSED WITHIN A LUMEN 审中-公开
    具有在灯泡中处理的电子器件的吸收管

    公开(公告)号:US20140276788A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US14198009

    申请日:2014-03-05

    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to catheter devices, including irrigated and non-irrigated ablation catheters. More specifically, this disclosure relates to irrigated ablation catheters including an irrigation lumen having at least one electronic device at least partially disposed therein. In many embodiments, the irrigation lumen further includes at least one sideport. In some embodiments, the electronic device has a distal end extending out of the irrigation lumen and into an electrode tip assembly. In some embodiments, a proximal end of the electronic device extends through the sideport in the irrigation lumen.

    Abstract translation: 本公开一般涉及导管装置,包括灌溉和非灌洗消融导管。 更具体地,本公开涉及包括具有至少部分地设置在其中的至少一个电子装置的冲洗腔的灌洗消融导管。 在许多实施例中,冲洗腔还包括至少一个侧面。 在一些实施例中,电子设备具有延伸出冲洗腔并远离电极末端组件的远端。 在一些实施例中,电子装置的近端延伸穿过冲洗腔中的侧面。

    Systems and methods for assessing tissue contact
    168.
    发明申请
    Systems and methods for assessing tissue contact 审中-公开
    用于评估组织接触的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140228713A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-14

    申请号:US14151273

    申请日:2014-01-09

    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for assessing tissue contact, e.g., for mapping, tissue ablation, or other procedures. An exemplary tissue contact sensing system comprises a flexible tip device. At least one piezoelectric sensor is housed within the flexible tip device. The at least one piezoelectric sensor is responsive to contact stress of the flexible tip device by generating electrical signals corresponding to the amount of contact stress. An output device is electrically connected to the at least one piezoelectric sensor. The output device receives the electrical signals for assessing tissue contact by the flexible tip device. Methods for assembling and using the flexible tip device are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于评估组织接触的系统和方法,例如用于映射,组织消融或其它程序。 示例性组织接触感测系统包括柔性尖端装置。 至少一个压电传感器容纳在柔性尖端装置内。 至少一个压电传感器通过产生对应于接触应力量的电信号来响应柔性尖端装置的接触应力。 输出装置电连接到至少一个压电传感器。 输出装置接收用于评估柔性尖端装置的组织接触的电信号。 还公开了用于组装和使用柔性末端装置的方法。

    LOW-COMPLEXITY OPTICAL FORCE SENSOR FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE
    169.
    发明申请
    LOW-COMPLEXITY OPTICAL FORCE SENSOR FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE 有权
    用于医疗设备的低复杂度光学力传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20140209797A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-31

    申请号:US13753400

    申请日:2013-01-29

    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting deformation of an elongate body may comprise a light source configured to sequentially provide light of multiple frequencies, an optical receiver configured to receive light from the light source, and a filter disposed between the light source and the optical detector. The filter may comprise multiple segments, each of the segments configured to filter light at one of the frequencies so as to alter the amount of light incident on said optical receiver. A total amount of light detected by the optical receiver may change during the sequence so as to be indicative of deformation of the elongate body.

    Abstract translation: 用于检测细长体的变形的装置可以包括被配置为顺序地提供多个频率的光的光源,被配置为接收来自光源的光的光学接收器以及设置在光源和光学检测器之间的滤光器。 滤波器可以包括多个分段,每个分段被配置为在一个频率处对光进行滤波,以便改变入射在所述光接收机上的光量。 由光接收器检测到的光的总量可以在序列期间改变,以便指示细长体的变形。

    Robotic catheter system input device
    170.
    发明申请
    Robotic catheter system input device 有权
    机器人导管系统输入装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140194897A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-10

    申请号:US14151258

    申请日:2014-01-09

    Abstract: An input device for a robotic medical system includes a handle configured to be rotatable about a center axis, and to be longitudinally displaceable along the center axis. The input device also includes a deflection control element disposed on the handle and configured to selectively control deflection of the distal end of a flexible medical instrument electrically coupled to the input device. Longitudinal displacement of the handle may cause or result in a corresponding longitudinal motion or deflection of the flexible medical instrument. Rotation of the handle may cause or result in a corresponding rotation of the deflection plane. Longitudinal displacement and rotation of the handle may be detected or sensed electronically.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于机器人医疗系统的输入装置,其特征在于,包括:手柄,其能够围绕中心轴线旋转,并且能够沿着所述中心轴线纵向移位。 输入装置还包括设置在手柄上的偏转控制元件,其配置为选择性地控制电耦合到输入装置的柔性医疗器械的远端的偏转。 手柄的纵向位移可能导致或导致柔性医疗器械的相应纵向运动或偏转。 手柄的旋转可能导致或导致偏转平面的相应旋转。 可以电子地检测或感测手柄的纵向位移和旋转。

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