Method and apparatus for applying thermal energy to tissue asymetrically
    11.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for applying thermal energy to tissue asymetrically 失效
    将热能不对称地施加到组织的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06350262B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-02-26

    申请号:US09547988

    申请日:2000-04-12

    申请人: John E. Ashley

    发明人: John E. Ashley

    IPC分类号: A61B1804

    摘要: Systems and methods are described for treating tissue with thermal energy while minimizing the amount of thermal energy to which adjacent tissue is exposed. A surgical instrument for delivering thermal energy to a section of tissue during percutaneous surgery, includes: an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; and a split tip electrode coupled to said distal end, said split tip electrode i) including a first component and a second component coupled to said first component, and ii) defining a principle axis. The thermal energy is delivered to said section of tissue so as to heat said section of tissue asymmetrically with regard to said principle axis of said split tip electrode. The systems and methods provide advantages in that thermal energy can be directed to one side of the split tip so that a first of two juxtaposed areas of a surgical site can be heated while a second of the two juxtaposed layers is substantially not heated. In alternate embodiments a portion of the site may be actively cooled while an adjacent portion of the site may be actively cooled.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用热处理组织同时最小化相邻组织暴露的热能量的系统和方法。 用于在经皮手术期间将热能递送到组织的一部分的手术器械包括:具有近端和远端的细长轴; 以及耦合到所述远端的分离尖端电极,所述分离尖端电极i)包括耦合到所述第一部件的第一部件和第二部件,以及ii)限定主轴线。 将热能输送到组织的所述部分,以便相对于所述分裂尖端电极的所述主轴线不对称地加热组织的所述部分。 该系统和方法提供的优点在于,热能可以被引导到分裂尖端的一侧,使得可以加热手术部位的两个并置的区域中的第一个,而两个并置的层中的第二个基本上不被加热。 在替代实施例中,站点的一部分可以被主动冷却,同时站点的相邻部分可以被主动冷却。

    POWERED TISSUE MODIFICATION DEVICES AND METHODS
    13.
    发明申请
    POWERED TISSUE MODIFICATION DEVICES AND METHODS 有权
    动力组织修改装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130310837A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-21

    申请号:US13913801

    申请日:2013-06-10

    IPC分类号: A61B17/16

    CPC分类号: A61B17/1659 A61B17/1671

    摘要: A device for modifying tissue in a spine may include: a shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the distal portion having dimensions which allow it to be passed into an epidural space of the spine and between target and non-target tissues; at least one distal force application member extending from the distal portion of the shaft and configured to facilitate application of at least one of anchoring force and tensioning force to the shaft; at least one movable tissue modifying member coupled with the shaft at or near its distal portion; at least one drive member coupled with the at least one tissue modifying member to activate the at least one tissue modifying member; and at least one power transmission member coupled with the at least one drive member to deliver power to the at least one drive member.

    摘要翻译: 用于修改脊柱中的组织的装置可以包括:具有近端部分和远侧部分的轴,所述远端部分具有允许其进入脊柱的硬膜外腔中以及靶和非靶组织之间的尺寸; 至少一个远端力施加构件,其从所述轴的远侧部分延伸并且构造成便于将锚固力和张紧力中的至少一个施加到所述轴; 至少一个可动组织修改构件,其在远端部分处或其附近与所述轴联接; 至少一个驱动构件与所述至少一个组织修改构件联接以激活所述至少一个组织修改构件; 以及与所述至少一个驱动构件联接的至少一个动力传递构件,以向所述至少一个驱动构件输送动力。

    SUTURE LOCK
    14.
    发明申请
    SUTURE LOCK 审中-公开
    舒服锁

    公开(公告)号:US20120136389A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-31

    申请号:US13365933

    申请日:2012-02-03

    IPC分类号: A61B17/04

    摘要: A suture lock according to the present invention provides sufficiently secures a suture thread in place in a quick and efficient manner. It eliminates the need for a laproscopic surgeon to tie complex or multi-step knots. The suture lock generally comprises a suture lock body having a suture channel that allows a suture thread to be drawn into the suture lock body. A plurality of teeth extends into an opening of the suture channel in such a manner that an inserted suture thread will be locked in place. In addition, a guide portion eases insertion of a suture thread free end by simplifying relative rotational adjustment of the lock. An embodiment of the present invention may be fabricated from a material or materials that naturally dissolve within the human body.

    摘要翻译: 根据本发明的缝线锁以快速有效的方式提供足够的缝合线固定到位。 它不需要腹腔外科医生来结合复杂或多步骤结。 缝线锁通常包括具有缝线通道的缝线锁体,其允许缝合线被拉入缝线锁体。 多个齿以插入的缝合线被锁定就位的方式延伸到缝线通道的开口中。 此外,引导部分通过简化锁的相对旋转调节来简化缝合线自由端的插入。 本发明的一个实施例可以由天然溶解在人体内的材料或材料制成。

    Suture lock
    17.
    发明申请
    Suture lock 失效
    缝合锁

    公开(公告)号:US20090076546A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-19

    申请号:US12231748

    申请日:2008-09-05

    IPC分类号: A61B17/04

    摘要: A suture lock according to the present invention provides sufficiently secures a suture thread in place in a quick and efficient manner. It eliminates the need for a laproscopic surgeon to tie complex or multi-step knots. The suture lock generally comprises a suture lock body having a suture channel that allows a suture thread to be drawn into the suture lock body. A plurality of teeth extends into an opening of the suture channel in such a manner that an inserted suture thread will be locked in place. In addition, a guide portion eases insertion of a suture thread free end by simplifying relative rotational adjustment of the lock. An embodiment of the present invention may be fabricated from a material or materials that naturally dissolve within the human body.

    摘要翻译: 根据本发明的缝线锁以快速有效的方式提供足够的缝合线固定到位。 它不需要腹腔外科医生来结合复杂或多步骤结。 缝线锁通常包括具有缝线通道的缝线锁体,其允许缝合线被拉入缝线锁体。 多个齿以插入的缝合线被锁定就位的方式延伸到缝线通道的开口中。 此外,引导部分通过简化锁的相对旋转调节来简化缝合线自由端的插入。 本发明的一个实施例可以由天然溶解在人体内的材料或材料制成。

    Electrosurgical instrument having a predetermined heat profile
    18.
    发明授权
    Electrosurgical instrument having a predetermined heat profile 失效
    具有预定热分布的电外科器械

    公开(公告)号:US06757565B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-06-29

    申请号:US10071470

    申请日:2002-02-08

    IPC分类号: A61F712

    CPC分类号: A61B18/148

    摘要: An electrosurgical instrument is provided, having a holding formation, an elongated probe, an electrode, and a conductor. The elongated probe is connected to and extends from the holding formation. The electrode is located on an end of the elongated probe opposing the holding formation, and has a leading edge and a face. The electrode is locatable so that the face is substantially in a horizontal plane and the leading edge is above the horizontal plane. The conductor extends along the elongated probe and has a portion connected to the electrode to provide RF power thereto. The electrode creates a temperature profile with a temperature adjacent to the leading edge being higher than a temperature adjacent to the face.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种具有保持结构,细长探针,电极和导体的电外科器械。 细长的探针连接到保持结构并从保持结构延伸。 电极位于与保持结构相对的细长探针的端部上,并且具有前缘和面。 电极是可定位的,使得所述面基本上处于水平面并且前缘在水平面之上。 导体沿着细长的探针延伸并且具有连接到电极的部分以向其提供RF功率。 电极产生温度曲线,其中与前缘相邻的温度高于与面相邻的温度。

    Electrosurgical instrument having a chamber to volatize a liquid
    20.
    发明授权
    Electrosurgical instrument having a chamber to volatize a liquid 有权
    电外科器械具有使液体挥发的室

    公开(公告)号:US06699244B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-02

    申请号:US10124954

    申请日:2002-04-17

    IPC分类号: A61B1814

    摘要: An electrosurgical instrument is provided which includes a holding formation, a probe shaft, an electric conductor, and a probe tip. The probe shaft is secured to the holding formation and has an elongated section extending therefrom. The electric conductor extends along the elongated section. The probe tip is located on a distal end of the probe shaft opposing the holding formation. The probe tip defines a volatization chamber with a mouth out of the probe tip. The probe tip includes an electrode, to which RF current is provided through the electric conductor. The electrode heats an area adjacent to the probe tip. The electrode also heats a liquid in the first volatization chamber to evaporate the liquid into a vapor pocket that ejects from the first volatization chamber through the mouth out of the probe tip. A pump effect is created so that the liquid maintains the probe tip at a more stable temperature.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种电外科器械,其包括保持结构,探针轴,电导体和探针尖端。 探头轴固定在保持结构上,并具有从其延伸的细长部分。 电导体沿着细长部分延伸。 探针尖端位于与保持结构相对的探针轴的远端上。 探针尖端限定了具有探针尖端的口的挥发室。 探针尖端包括电极,通过电导体提供RF电流。 电极加热与探针尖端相邻的区域。 电极还加热第一挥发室中的液体以将液体蒸发成从第一挥发室通过探针尖端喷出的蒸气袋。 产生泵效应,使得液体将探针尖端保持在更稳定的温度。