Devices, methods, and systems for shrinking tissues
    41.
    发明授权
    Devices, methods, and systems for shrinking tissues 有权
    用于收缩组织的装置,方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07689290B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-30

    申请号:US10866052

    申请日:2004-06-10

    IPC分类号: A61F2/00

    摘要: Devices, systems, and method for treating urinary incontinence generally relying on energy delivered to a patient's pelvic support tissue to selectively contract or shrink at least a portion of that pelvic support tissue so as to reposition the bladder. The energy will preferably be applied to the endopelvic fascia and/or an arcus tendineus fascia pelvis. A variety of devices and methods are provided for applying gentle resistive heating of these and other tissues to cause them to contract without imposing significant injury on the surrounding tissue structures. By applying sufficient energy over a predetermined time, the tissue can be raised to a temperature which results in contraction without significant necrosis or other tissue damage. By selectively contracting the support tissues, the bladder neck, sphincter, and other components of the urinary tract responsible for the control of urinary flow can be reconfigured or supported in a manner which reduces urinary leakage.

    摘要翻译: 用于治疗尿失禁的装置,系统和方法通常依赖于递送至患者的骨盆支撑组织的能量以选择性地收缩或收缩该盆腔支撑组织的至少一部分,以便重新定位膀胱。 能量将优选地应用于内耳筋膜和/或腱骨筋膜骨盆。 提供了各种装置和方法来施加这些和其他组织的温和电阻加热,以使它们收缩而不对周围组织结构造成重大伤害。 通过在预定时间内施加足够的能量,组织可以升高到导致收缩而不显着坏死或其他组织损伤的温度。 通过选择性地收缩支撑组织,可以以减少尿液泄漏的方式重新配置或支撑膀胱颈,括约肌和负责控制尿流的尿道的其他成分。

    System and method for the treatment of heart tissue
    43.
    发明授权
    System and method for the treatment of heart tissue 失效
    用于治疗心脏组织的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07455670B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-25

    申请号:US11035657

    申请日:2005-01-14

    申请人: Michael D. Laufer

    发明人: Michael D. Laufer

    IPC分类号: A61B18/18

    摘要: A device is disclosed for locating and treating an infarct scar in a heart. The device includes a catheter, a collapsible heater and energizing means connected to the collapsible heater for energizing the collapsible heater to raise the temperature of the infarct scar to a temperature sufficient to reduce the surface area of the infarct scar.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于定位和治疗心脏梗死性瘢痕的装置。 该装置包括导管,可折叠加热器和连接到可折叠加热器的激励装置,用于对可折叠加热器进行激励,以将梗塞瘢痕的温度升高至足以减小梗塞瘢痕的表面积的温度。

    Ultrasonic device for providing reversible tissue damage to heart muscle
    46.
    发明授权
    Ultrasonic device for providing reversible tissue damage to heart muscle 失效
    用于提供可逆组织损伤心肌的超声波装置

    公开(公告)号:US06719770B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-04-13

    申请号:US09876075

    申请日:2001-06-08

    IPC分类号: A61B1732

    摘要: An ultrasonic medical or surgical device creates holes in heart tissue utilizing an ultrasonic needle or probe. The ultrasonic needle is inserted into heart tissue and activated to cause cavitation of fluid surrounding the needle. The cavitation heats the surrounding tissue and causes reversible tissue damage. The ultrasonic device consists of a transducer, a needle, and a regulator. The device can be a hand held device for external application or may be a catheter device for performing a minimally invasive procedure. A temperature sensor may be positioned on the needle for sensing a temperature of the heart tissue in which the needle has been inserted.

    摘要翻译: 超声波医疗或手术装置利用超声波针或探针在心脏组织中产生孔。 将超声波针头插入心脏组织并被激活以引起针头周围的流体的空化。 空化加热周围组织并引起可逆组织损伤。 超声波装置由换能器,针和调节器组成。 该装置可以是用于外部应用的手持装置,或者可以是用于执行微创手术的导管装置。 温度传感器可以位于针上,用于感测针已插入的心脏组织的温度。

    Bronchial stenter
    49.
    发明授权
    Bronchial stenter 有权
    支气管拉幅

    公开(公告)号:US06299633B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-10-09

    申请号:US09176899

    申请日:1998-10-22

    申请人: Michael D. Laufer

    发明人: Michael D. Laufer

    IPC分类号: A61F700

    摘要: A device and method for treating collapsed bronchial tubes found in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma are provided. The device includes an elongated member having a heating element that comprises one or more energy delivery members. The method includes heating the bronchial tube to cause at least a portion of the cross links of the collagen in the wall to unlink/open and subsequently form new cross links after the collagen fibers have realigned. The procedure effectively reinforces the structural integrity of the wall and thereby prevents the lumen from collapsing.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于治疗慢性阻塞性肺疾病和哮喘患者中发生的塌陷性支气管的装置和方法。 该装置包括具有包括一个或多个能量输送构件的加热元件的细长构件。 该方法包括加热支气管以使胶原纤维在壁上的交联的至少一部分解除连接/打开,随后在胶原纤维重新对准之后形成新的交联。 该程序有效地增强了壁的结构完整性,从而防止了内腔塌陷。

    Bronchial stenter
    50.
    发明授权
    Bronchial stenter 失效
    支气管拉幅

    公开(公告)号:US06273907B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-08-14

    申请号:US08833550

    申请日:1997-04-07

    申请人: Michael D. Laufer

    发明人: Michael D. Laufer

    IPC分类号: A61F700

    摘要: A device and method for treating collapsed bronchial tubes found in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma are provided. The device includes an elongated member having a heating element that includes one or more energy delivery members. The method includes heating the bronchial tube to cause at least a portion of the cross links of the collagen in the wall to unlink/open and subsequently form new cross links after the collagen fibers have realigned. The procedure effectively reinforces the structural integrity of the wall and thereby prevents the lumen from collapsing.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于治疗慢性阻塞性肺疾病和哮喘患者中发生的塌陷性支气管的装置和方法。 该装置包括具有包括一个或多个能量输送构件的加热元件的细长构件。 该方法包括加热支气管以使胶原纤维在壁上的交联的至少一部分解除连接/打开,随后在胶原纤维重新对准之后形成新的交联。 该程序有效地增强了壁的结构完整性,从而防止了内腔塌陷。