Rotate-to-advance catheterization system
    2.
    发明授权
    Rotate-to-advance catheterization system 有权
    旋转推进导管系统

    公开(公告)号:US08574220B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-05

    申请号:US13100098

    申请日:2011-05-03

    Abstract: A method for visualizing the interior of a bodily passageway, comprising providing a visualization system comprising an endoscope comprising a rotatable drive collar configured for rotation relative to the endoscope; a disposable drive tube comprising an elongated tube having a deformable helical thread disposed on an exterior surface of the elongated tube, the elongated tube being configured for coaxial disposition about the endoscope; and a mount for releasably securing the drive tube to the drive collar; mounting the drive tube coaxially about the endoscope so that the drive tube is secured to the drive collar of the endoscope; inserting the visualization system into the passageway, with the helical thread being in a reduced profile configuration; transforming the helical thread into an expanded profile configuration; rotating the drive tube so as to bring together a site which is to be visualized and the visualization apparatus; and visualizing the passageway.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于可视化身体通道内部的方法,包括提供包括内窥镜的可视化系统,所述内窥镜包括被配置为相对于所述内窥镜旋转的可旋转驱动轴环; 一次性驱动管,其包括细长管,所述细长管具有设置在所述细长管的外表面上的可变形螺旋形螺纹,所述细长管构造成用于围绕所述内窥镜的同轴布置; 以及用于将驱动管可释放地固定到驱动套环的安装座; 将驱动管同轴地安装在内窥镜上,使得驱动管固定在内窥镜的驱动轴环上; 将可视化系统插入通道中,螺旋线处于减小的轮廓构造; 将螺旋螺纹转换成扩展型材构造; 使驱动管旋转,将要被可视化的位置和可视化装置组合在一起; 并可视化通道。

    LIQUID JET SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
    4.
    发明申请
    LIQUID JET SURGICAL INSTRUMENT 审中-公开
    液体喷枪手术仪器

    公开(公告)号:US20100228273A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-09

    申请号:US12573487

    申请日:2009-10-05

    Abstract: The invention provides a variety of surgical instruments for forming a liquid jet, which are useful for performing a wide variety of surgical procedures. In some embodiments, the invention provides surgical liquid jet instruments having a pressure tube and an evacuation tube, where the pressure tube includes at least one nozzle for forming a liquid jet and where the evacuation tube includes a jet-receiving opening for receiving the liquid jet when the instrument is in operation. In some embodiments, the surgical liquid jet instrument is constructed to minimize damage to the tissue surrounding the tissue that is desired to be removed. In some embodiments, the outer surface of the distal tip of the evacuation tube wall and/or the pressure tube wall is blunted to minimize tissue damage. The invention also provides surgical methods utilizing the inventive surgical liquid jet instruments for cutting or ablating a selected tissue within portions of a patient's spine, such as within the intervertebral disc.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供用于形成液体射流的各种外科器械,其可用于执行各种各样的外科手术。 在一些实施例中,本发明提供具有压力管和排气管的手术液体喷射器械,其中压力管包括用于形成液体射流的至少一个喷嘴,并且其中抽真空管包括用于接收液体射流的喷射接收开口 当仪器运行时。 在一些实施例中,手术液体喷射器械构造成使对期望被去除的组织周围的组织的损伤最小化。 在一些实施例中,排空管壁和/或压力管壁的远侧末端的外表面被钝化以最小化组织损伤。 本发明还提供了利用本发明的外科液体喷射器械在患者脊柱的部分内(例如在椎间盘内)切割或消融选定组织的手术方法。

    Catheter system
    7.
    发明授权
    Catheter system 失效
    导管系统

    公开(公告)号:US5871475A

    公开(公告)日:1999-02-16

    申请号:US585040

    申请日:1996-01-11

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods using rotational advancement and emplacement of various devices for catheterization, dilation and occlusion of mammalian genito-urinary and gastro-intestinal passages and organs, where devices and assemblies have an external helical element present near the distal end which provides a longitudinal pull on the wall of the passage when rotational force is applied to the proximal end of the device.

    Abstract translation: 使用各种装置的旋转推进和放置用于哺乳动物生殖泌尿和胃肠通道和器官的导管插入,扩张和闭塞的装置和方法,其中装置和组件具有存在于远端附近的外部螺旋元件,其提供纵向拉动 当旋转力施加到装置的近端时通道的壁。

    Endoscope articulation system to reduce effort during articulation of an
endoscope

    公开(公告)号:US5626553A

    公开(公告)日:1997-05-06

    申请号:US639981

    申请日:1996-04-29

    CPC classification number: A61M25/0136 A61B1/0052 Y10T74/20402

    Abstract: An endoscope having an articulation system that provides a mechanical advantage and facilitates articulation of the distal section of the endoscope insertion tube. The endoscope includes a handle held by a user during an endoscopic procedure and an insertion tube attached at its proximal section to the handle. A plurality of control cables extending the length of the insertion tube are securely attached to the insertion tube's distal section and are axially movable to articulate the distal section. Control wheels are rotatably attached to the handle and positioned to be manipulated by the user during the endoscopic procedure. The articulation system is connected at one end to the control cables and at the other end to the control wheels. The articulation system transmits movement of the control wheels to the control cables. The articulation system is partially linearly movable between the control wheels and the control cables upon movement of at least one control wheel so as to provide a mechanical advantage in converting force from the control wheel to the control cable. The articulation system is configured with approximately a two-to-one mechanical advantage, such that a force exerted on the control wheel is approximately one-half of the force that is transmitted to the control cable to move the control cable axially, thereby articulating the insertion tube's distal section.

    Catheter system
    9.
    发明授权
    Catheter system 失效
    导管系统

    公开(公告)号:US5601537A

    公开(公告)日:1997-02-11

    申请号:US463194

    申请日:1995-06-05

    Abstract: Apparatus and methodology for applying catheters, dilators and occluders to mammalian genito-urinary and gastro-intestinal passages, using rotational manipulation of threaded or helically-formed catheters and threaded dilators and occluders. Threaded or helical catheters are inserted into the opening of the selected passage far enough to engage a thread segment, the other end of the catheter is then manually rotated to draw the catheter into the passage. Threaded dilators and occluders are similarly applied.

    Abstract translation: 使用螺纹或螺旋形导管和螺纹扩张器和闭塞器的旋转操作将导管,扩张器和闭塞器应用于哺乳动物的泌尿和胃肠通道的装置和方法。 螺纹或螺旋导管插入所选通道的开口中足够大以接合螺纹段,然后手动旋转导管的另一端以将导管牵引到通道中。 螺纹扩张器和闭塞器也同样应用。

    Rotate-to-advance catheterization system
    10.
    发明授权
    Rotate-to-advance catheterization system 有权
    旋转推进导管系统

    公开(公告)号:US08317678B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-27

    申请号:US12987783

    申请日:2011-01-10

    Abstract: A method for visualizing the interior of a bodily passageway at a remote location, the method comprising the steps of: providing a visualization system for deployment in the bodily passageway, the visualization system comprising: an endoscope comprising a rotatable drive collar configured for rotation relative to the endoscope; a disposable drive tube comprising an elongated tube having a helical thread disposed on an exterior surface of the elongated tube, the elongated tube being configured for coaxial disposition about the endoscope; and a mount for releasably securing the disposable drive tube to the rotatable drive collar of the endoscope; wherein the helical thread has a sufficient structural integrity, and a sufficient surface profile, such that when the disposable drive tube is disposed in the bodily passageway so that the helical thread engages the interior side wall of the bodily passageway, rotation of the disposable drive tube will induce a relative movement between the disposable drive tube and the side wall of the bodily passageway; mounting the disposable drive tube coaxially about the endoscope so that the disposable drive tube is secured to the rotatable drive collar of the endoscope; inserting the visualization system into the bodily passageway at a location remote from the site which is to be visualized; rotating the disposable drive tube so as to bring together the site which is to be visualized and the visualization apparatus; and using the visualization apparatus to visualize the interior of the bodily passageway.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在远程位置可视化身体通道的内部的方法,所述方法包括以下步骤:提供用于部署在所述身体通道中的可视化系统,所述可视化系统包括:内窥镜,其包括可旋转的驱动轴环, 内窥镜; 一次性驱动管,其包括细长管,所述细长管具有设置在所述细长管的外表面上的螺旋形螺纹,所述细长管构造成用于围绕所述内窥镜同轴布置; 以及用于将一次性驱动管可释放地固定到内窥镜的可旋转驱动环的安装件; 其中螺旋螺纹具有足够的结构完整性和足够的表面轮廓,使得当一次性驱动管设置在身体通道中使得螺旋螺纹接合身体通道的内侧壁时,一次性驱动管的旋转 将引起一次性驱动管和身体通道的侧壁之间的相对运动; 将一次性驱动管同轴地安装在内窥镜上,使得一次性驱动管固定到内窥镜的可旋转驱动环上; 将可视化系统插入到远离要被可视化的位置的位置处的身体通道中; 旋转所述一次性驱动管,以将要被可视化的部位和所述可视化装置组合在一起; 并使用该可视化装置可视化身体通道的内部。

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