Integration of control software with a medical device and system
    391.
    发明申请
    Integration of control software with a medical device and system 有权
    控制软件与医疗设备和系统的集成

    公开(公告)号:US20140089742A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-27

    申请号:US14050570

    申请日:2013-10-10

    Abstract: A medical device for diagnosis or treatment of tissue is disclosed. The device includes an electronically-controlled tool configured for diagnosis or treatment, an electrical connector, and a computer readable memory. The electrical connector is configured for connection with an electronic control unit and configured to receive control signals, including signals concerning the operation of the tool, from the electronic control unit. The computer readable memory is accessible through the connector. The memory can include a set of programming instructions for control of the tool, and the programming instructions can be configured to be downloadable from the memory upon connection of the electrical connector with the electronic control unit. A system is also disclosed in which the electronic control unit is configured to transmit a data log from memory in the electronic control unit to the memory in the medical device upon the occurrence or detection of a predetermined event.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于诊断或治疗组织的医疗装置。 该装置包括配置用于诊断或治疗的电子控制工具,电连接器和计算机可读存储器。 电连接器被配置为与电子控制单元连接并且被配置为从电子控制单元接收包括关于工具的操作的信号的控制信号。 计算机可读存储器可通过连接器访问。 存储器可以包括用于控制工具的一组编程指令,并且编程指令可以被配置为在电连接器与电子控制单元连接时可从存储器下载。 还公开了一种系统,其中电子控制单元被配置为在发生或检测到预定事件时将数据记录从电子控制单元中的存储器发送到医疗设备中的存储器。

    Dual-deflecting electrophysiology catheter
    394.
    发明授权
    Dual-deflecting electrophysiology catheter 有权
    双偏转电生理导管

    公开(公告)号:US08620400B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-31

    申请号:US13757947

    申请日:2013-02-04

    CPC classification number: A61M25/0147 A61B5/0422 A61B5/6855 A61B5/6856

    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter includes a tubular body having a proximal region, a neck region, and a distal region predisposed into a loop and including electrodes. A first deflection wire extends through at least a portion of the proximal region of the catheter body and includes a first flattened section, while a second deflection wire extends through the neck region and at least a portion of the distal region and includes a second flattened section within the neck region. A first activation wire is joined to the flattened section of the first deflection wire, while a second activation wire is joined to the flattened section of the second deflection wire. Thus, forces acting on the first and second activation wires, such as forces imposed by a handle-based actuator, are respectively transmitted to the first and second deflection wires, thereby deflecting the proximal and neck regions, respectively.

    Abstract translation: 电生理导管包括具有近端区域,颈部区域和倾向于环路并包括电极的远端区域的管状体。 第一偏转线延伸穿过导管主体的近端区域的至少一部分并且包括第一扁平部分,而第二偏转线延伸穿过颈区域和远端区域的至少一部分,并且包括第二平坦部分 在颈部区域内。 第一激活线接合到第一偏转线的平坦部分,而第二激活线接合到第二偏转线的平坦部分。 因此,作用在第一和第二激活线上的力(例如由基于手柄的致动器施加的力)分别被传递到第一和第二偏转线,从而分别偏转近端和颈部区域。

    Filtering method for surface modeling

    公开(公告)号:US20130310675A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-21

    申请号:US13889766

    申请日:2013-05-08

    Abstract: A system for mapping a tissue surface includes a probe for mapping a tissue surface, a localization system to measure a location data point indicative of the probe's location, a memory in which to store the location data point, a servo mechanism to move the probe along at least a portion of the tissue surface, a controller to move the probe to a plurality of locations and to record in the memory a plurality of location data points, and a contact-sensing processor to analyze the plurality of location data points and to identify a subset thereof on the tissue surface. A modeling processor generates a model of the tissue surface using the subset of location data points. The contact-sensing processor utilizes probe velocity, or a rate of change in the distance moved by the probe, to determine contact between the probe and the tissue surface.

    CATHETER SYSTEMS
    398.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20240390671A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-28

    申请号:US18795674

    申请日:2024-08-06

    Abstract: Catheter systems include direction-sensitive, multi-polar tip electrode assemblies for electroporation-mediated therapy, electroporation-induced primary necrosis therapy and electric field-induced apoptosis therapy, including configurations for producing narrow, linear lesions as well as distributed, wide area lesions. A monitoring system for electroporation therapy includes a mechanism for delivering electrochromic dyes to a tissue site as well as a fiber optic arrangement to optically monitor the progress of the therapy as well as to confirm success post-therapy. A fiber optic temperature sensing electrode catheter includes a tip electrode having a cavity whose inner surface is impregnated or coated with thermochromic/thermotropic material that changes color with changes in temperature. An optic fiber/detector arrangement monitors the thermochromic or thermotropic materials, acquiring a light signal and generating an output signal indicative of the spectrum of the light signal. An analyzer determines an electrode temperature based on the detector output and predetermined spectrum versus temperature calibration data.

    Navigational reference dislodgement detection method and system

    公开(公告)号:US11766205B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-26

    申请号:US16874344

    申请日:2020-05-14

    Inventor: John A. Hauck

    Abstract: A method of tracking a position of a catheter within a patient includes securing a navigational reference at a reference location within the patient, defining the reference location as the origin of a coordinate system, determining a location of an electrode moving within the patient relative to that coordinate system, monitoring for a dislodgement of the navigational reference from the initial reference location, for example by measuring the navigational reference relative to a far field reference outside the patient's body, and generating a signal indicating that the navigational reference has dislodged from the reference location. Upon dislodgement, a user may be provided with guidance to help reposition and secure the navigational reference to the initial reference location, or the navigational reference may be automatically repositioned and secured to the initial reference location. Alternatively, a reference adjustment may be calculated to compensate for the changed reference point/origin.

    Coupler assembly for catheters
    400.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11628286B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-18

    申请号:US14948645

    申请日:2015-11-23

    Abstract: Coupler assemblies and methods are disclosed as the coupler assemblies may be used with a catheter. An exemplary coupler assembly includes a spherical linkage coupler for a catheter. The coupler comprises a first cylinder portion for connecting to a structure, and a second cylinder portion for connecting to a distal end of a body of the catheter. The coupler also comprises a spherical linkage including at least two link arms. Each of the two link arms are connected on one end to the first cylinder portion and on the other end to the second cylinder portion. The two link arms connect a portion of the structure to the distal end of the catheter and enable the structure to move relative to the distal end of the catheter in response to an external force exerted on the structure.

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