公开(公告)号：US06872206B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-29

申请号：US10247153

申请日：2002-09-19

Applicant: Stuart D Edwards ,  John Gaiser ,  David S Utley ,  Scott H West ,  Jay Qin

Inventor： Stuart D Edwards ,  John Gaiser ,  David S Utley ,  Scott H West ,  Jay Qin

IPC: A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/04 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/00148 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/00232 ,  A61B2018/00261 ,  A61B2018/00267 ,  A61B2018/00273 ,  A61B2018/00285 ,  A61B2018/00291 ,  A61B2018/00553 ,  A61B2018/00654 ,  A61B2018/0066 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00755 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/00815 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00898 ,  A61B2018/046 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/1475 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61B2218/007

Abstract: Methods treat a tissue region. In one arrangement, the methods deploy an electrode on a support structure in a tissue region at or near the cardia of the stomach. In one embodiment, the support structure has a proximal region and a distal region. The proximal region is enlarged in comparison to the distal region, and the electrode is carried by the enlarged proximal surface. The methods advance the electrode in a path to penetrate the tissue region and couple the electrode to a source of radio frequency energy to ohmically heat tissue and create a lesion in the tissue region.

公开(公告)号：US06712814B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-30

申请号：US09973467

申请日：2001-10-09

Applicant: Stuart D Edwards ,  David S Utley

Inventor： Stuart D Edwards ,  David S Utley

IPC: A61B1818

CPC classification number: A61B5/04884 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/0535 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/148 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2017/00022 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00106 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/22062 ,  A61B2017/22072 ,  A61B2017/4216 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00065 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00113 ,  A61B2018/00148 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/00232 ,  A61B2018/00267 ,  A61B2018/00291 ,  A61B2018/00494 ,  A61B2018/00553 ,  A61B2018/00559 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00654 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00708 ,  A61B2018/00726 ,  A61B2018/00738 ,  A61B2018/00744 ,  A61B2018/00755 ,  A61B2018/00761 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/00815 ,  A61B2018/00821 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2018/00869 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00886 ,  A61B2018/00892 ,  A61B2018/00898 ,  A61B2018/0091 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61B2018/00982 ,  A61B2018/0262 ,  A61B2018/046 ,  A61B2018/124 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2018/1273 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/1472 ,  A61B2090/3614 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61M3/0279 ,  A61M16/0438 ,  A61M16/0481 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M2025/1052 ,  A61M2025/1086 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/40 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A method of treating a sphincter that provides an expandable basket structure with a first energy delivery device. The basket structure is introduced in a sphincter. The first energy delivery device is advanced from the basket structure into an interior of the sphincter. Sufficient energy is delivered from the first energy delivery device to create a desired tissue effect in the sphincter. Thereafter, the basket structure is removed from the sphincter.

Abstract translation: 一种治疗括约肌的方法，所述括约肌提供具有第一能量递送装置的可扩张篮结构。 篮子结构被引入括约肌。 第一能量输送装置从篮状结构进入括约肌的内部。 从第一能量递送装置输送足够的能量以在括约肌中产生期望的组织效应。 此后，将括号结构从括约肌中取出。

公开(公告)号：US06562034B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US10046637

申请日：2002-01-14

Applicant: Stuart D Edwards ,  John Gaiser ,  David S Utley ,  Scott West ,  Jay Qin

Inventor： Stuart D Edwards ,  John Gaiser ,  David S Utley ,  Scott West ,  Jay Qin

IPC: A61B1818

CPC classification number: A61B18/1485 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00148 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/00267 ,  A61B2018/00553 ,  A61B2018/00738 ,  A61B2018/046 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2090/036 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: Improved electrode assemblies for treating a tissue region at or near a sphincter comprise a support structure and an electrode carried by the support structure for advancement in a path to penetrate the tissue region. In one arrangement, the electrode has a non-cylindrical cross section selected to resist deflection when advanced to penetrate the tissue region. In another arrangement, the electrode includes a tissue stop to resist tissue penetration beyond a selected depth. In another arrangement, the electrode includes a proximal portion formed from a first material and a distal tissue penetrating portion formed of a second material different than the first material. The first material can comprise, e.g., stainless steel, and the second material can comprise, e.g., nickel titanium.

公开(公告)号：US06475182B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-05

申请号：US09140017

申请日：1998-08-26

Applicant: Olexander Hnojewyj ,  Gregory M Cruise ,  Stuart D Edwards ,  Edward Gough

Inventor： Olexander Hnojewyj ,  Gregory M Cruise ,  Stuart D Edwards ,  Edward Gough

IPC: A61M3700

CPC classification number: A61B17/00491 ,  A61B17/0057 ,  A61B17/3415 ,  A61B18/1482 ,  A61B18/1487 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00495 ,  A61B2017/005 ,  A61B2017/00637 ,  A61B2017/0065 ,  A61B2017/3492 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61M25/0662 ,  B01F5/0606 ,  B01F5/0608 ,  B01F13/0023

Abstract: A fluidic media introduction apparatus for closing an opening in a vessel wall includes an elongated member with a fluidic media introduction port and a guide wire lumen. The guide wire lumen extends from a proximal portion to a distal portion of the elongated member. A fluidic media mixing chamber is positioned in the elongated member and coupled to a fluidic media introduction port. A fluidic media delivery lumen is coupled to the mixing chamber. A fluidic media advancement port is positioned at the distal portion of the elongated member. An inflatable member is coupled to the distal portion of the elongated member.

Abstract translation: 用于封闭容器壁中的开口的流体介质引入装置包括具有流体介质引入口和导丝管腔的细长构件。 导丝管腔从细长构件的近端部分延伸到远端部分。 流体介质混合室定位在细长构件中并且耦合到流体介质引入口。 流体介质递送腔联接到混合室。 流体介质前进端口定位在细长构件的远端部分。 可膨胀构件联接到细长构件的远侧部分。

公开(公告)号：US06423058B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-23

申请号：US09304770

申请日：1999-05-04

Applicant: Stuart D Edwards ,  John Gaiser ,  David S Utley ,  Scott West ,  Jay Qin

Inventor： Stuart D Edwards ,  John Gaiser ,  David S Utley ,  Scott West ,  Jay Qin

IPC: A61B1818

CPC classification number: A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/00148 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/00232 ,  A61B2018/00261 ,  A61B2018/00267 ,  A61B2018/00273 ,  A61B2018/00285 ,  A61B2018/00291 ,  A61B2018/00553 ,  A61B2018/00654 ,  A61B2018/0066 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00755 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/00815 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00898 ,  A61B2018/046 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/1475 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61B2218/007

Abstract: Assemblies for treating a tissue region at or near a sphincter have a support structure with a distal end and an electrode carried by the support structure for contact with the tissue region. A lumen in the support structure accommodates passage of a body through the support structure and beyond the distal end of the support structure. The body can comprise a guide wire to guide deployment of the support structure, or an endoscope to permit visualization of the support structure from beyond the distal end of the support structure.

Abstract translation: 用于治疗括约肌处或附近的组织区域的组件具有支撑结构，其具有远端和由支撑结构承载的用于与组织区域接触的电极。 支撑结构中的内腔容纳主体通过支撑结构并超出支撑结构的远端的通道。 主体可以包括引导线以引导支撑结构的展开，或内窥镜，以允许从支撑结构的远端超出支撑结构的可视化。