SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL ANALYSIS AND CONTACT STABILITY USING ABLATION CATHETERS

    公开(公告)号:US20240207013A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-27

    申请号:US18392268

    申请日:2023-12-21

    Applicant: Medlumics S.L.

    CPC classification number: A61B90/37 A61B2090/373

    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for performing optical signal analysis for tissue ablation using a catheter having viewports. A method includes transmitting illumination toward a target tissue via the viewport. The method also includes receiving, at a first viewport, a first scattered illumination from the target tissue and generating a first measurement signal based on the first scattered illumination. The method also includes receiving, at the first viewport, a second scattered illumination from the target tissue after the receiving of the first scattered illumination and generating a second measurement signal based on the second scattered illumination. The method also includes determining whether the viewport is in contact with the target tissue based on a first difference among the plurality of optical measurements meeting or crossing a first threshold value, wherein the first difference comprises a difference between the first and second measurement signals.

    OPTICAL-GUIDED ABLATION SYSTEM FOR USE WITH PULSED FIELDS OR OTHER ENERGY SOURCES

    公开(公告)号:US20230039891A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-09

    申请号:US17806887

    申请日:2022-06-14

    Applicant: Medlumics S.L.

    Abstract: Described herein is a system including a catheter, an optical circuit, a pulsed field ablation energy source, and a processing device. The catheter includes a proximal section, a distal section, and a shaft coupled between the proximal section and the distal section. The optical circuit is configured to transport light at least partially from the proximal section to the distal section and back. The pulsed field ablation energy source is coupled to the catheter and configured to transmit pulsed electrical signals to a tissue sample. The processing device is configured to analyze one or more optical signals received from the optical circuit to determine changes in polarization or phase retardation of light reflected or scattered by the tissue sample, and determine changes in a birefringence of the tissue sample based on the changes in polarization or phase retardation.

    Optical-guided ablation system for use with pulsed fields or other energy sources

    公开(公告)号:US11357569B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-14

    申请号:US17148506

    申请日:2021-01-13

    Applicant: Medlumics S.L.

    Abstract: Described herein is a system including a catheter, an optical circuit, a pulsed field ablation energy source, and a processing device. The catheter includes a proximal section, a distal section, and a shaft coupled between the proximal section and the distal section. The optical circuit is configured to transport light at least partially from the proximal section to the distal section and back. The pulsed field ablation energy source is coupled to the catheter and configured to transmit pulsed electrical signals to a tissue sample. The processing device is configured to analyze one or more optical signals received from the optical circuit to determine changes in polarization or phase retardation of light reflected or scattered by the tissue sample, and determine changes in a birefringence of the tissue sample based on the changes in polarization or phase retardation.

    METHODS, DEVICES, AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR ASSEMBLING OPTICAL FIBERS IN CATHETER TIPS

    公开(公告)号:US20210259767A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-26

    申请号:US17148524

    申请日:2021-01-13

    Applicant: Medlumics S.L.

    Abstract: Described herein are methods, devices, and support structures for assembling optical fibers in catheter tips and facilitating alignment and structural support. A method for assembling a plurality of optical fibers and lenses in a support structure for an ablation catheter includes providing a support structure with a proximal end, a body, and a distal end, wherein the distal end includes a plurality of alignment orifices or slits. A plurality of optical fibers are threaded through the alignment orifices or slits, such that each optical fiber is threaded through a corresponding alignment orifice or slit. An adhesive material is applied at each alignment orifice or slit to secure the optical fibers, and the plurality of optical fibers are then cleaved at the distal end to remove portions of the fibers extending out of the distal end. Finally, a lens is attached to each of the ends of the plurality of optical fibers.

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