公开(公告)号：US06763836B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US10174266

申请日：2002-06-18

申请人： James P. Tasto ,  Jean Woloszko ,  Michael A. Baker ,  James L. Pacek ,  Philip E. Eggers ,  Hira V. Thapliyal

发明人： James P. Tasto ,  Jean Woloszko ,  Michael A. Baker ,  James L. Pacek ,  Philip E. Eggers ,  Hira V. Thapliyal

IPC分类号： A61N500

CPC分类号： A61B18/148 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/24 ,  A61B2017/00106 ,  A61B2017/00247 ,  A61B2018/00392 ,  A61B2018/00583 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00738 ,  A61B2018/00755 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/1273 ,  A61B2018/1472 ,  A61B2090/3782

摘要： Systems, apparatus, and methods are provided for promoting blood flow to a target tissue. In one variation, the invention involves creating a pattern of voids in connective tissue, or through a tissue having sparse vascularity, such as a tendon or a meniscus, in order to increase blood flow within the tissue. This also includes using a template device to assist in the creation of the pattern of voids. Also included is an electrosurgical device with a self-contained fluid supply for providing conductive fluid to the target tissue or to active electrodes of the device.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于促进血液流向目标组织的系统，装置和方法。 在一个实施方案中，本发明涉及在结缔组织中或通过具有稀疏血管的组织（例如腱或半月板）产生空洞的图案，以增加组织内的血流。 这还包括使用模板设备来协助创建空格模式。 还包括具有独立流体源的电外科装置，用于向目标组织或装置的有源电极提供导电流体。

公开(公告)号：US06383187B2

公开(公告)日：2002-05-07

申请号：US09853623

申请日：2001-05-14

申请人： Pertti Törmälä ,  James P. Tasto

发明人： Pertti Törmälä ,  James P. Tasto

IPC分类号： A61B1786

CPC分类号： A61F2/0811 ,  A61B17/8625 ,  A61B17/8635 ,  A61B17/866 ,  A61B17/8695 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61F2002/0829 ,  A61F2002/0858 ,  A61F2002/0888 ,  A61F2002/30062 ,  A61F2210/0004

摘要： An at least partially bioabsorbable surgical fastener or device formed in the shape of a screw and washer system and the methods for manufacturing and using the same. The surgical fastener is particularly but not solely intended to be used to attach rotator cuff tendons to bone.

摘要翻译： 形成为螺丝和垫圈系统形状的至少部分生物可吸收外科紧固件或装置及其制造和使用方法。 手术紧固件特别但不仅仅是用于将肩袖腱附接到骨上。

公开(公告)号：US06248108B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-19

申请号：US09163946

申请日：1998-09-30

申请人： Pertti Törmälä ,  James P. Tasto

发明人： Pertti Törmälä ,  James P. Tasto

IPC分类号： A61B1758

CPC分类号： A61F2/0811 ,  A61B17/8625 ,  A61B17/8635 ,  A61B17/866 ,  A61B17/8695 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61F2002/0829 ,  A61F2002/0858 ,  A61F2002/0888 ,  A61F2002/30062 ,  A61F2210/0004

摘要： An at least partially bioabsorbable surgical fastener or device formed in the shape of a screw and washer system and the methods for manufacturing and using the same. The surgical fastener is particularly but not solely intended to be used to attach rotator cuff tendons to bone.

摘要翻译： 形成为螺丝和垫圈系统形状的至少部分生物可吸收外科紧固件或装置及其制造和使用方法。 手术紧固件特别但不仅仅是用于将肩袖腱附接到骨上。

公开(公告)号：US06805130B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-19

申请号：US09845034

申请日：2001-04-27

申请人： James P. Tasto ,  Jean Woloszko ,  Philip E. Eggers ,  Hira V. Thapliyal

发明人： James P. Tasto ,  Jean Woloszko ,  Philip E. Eggers ,  Hira V. Thapliyal

IPC分类号： A61B1900

CPC分类号： A61B18/148 ,  A61B18/1482 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00106 ,  A61B2017/00247 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00178 ,  A61B2018/00392 ,  A61B2018/00583 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00738 ,  A61B2018/00755 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00982 ,  A61B2018/1246 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2018/1273 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/1472 ,  A61B2018/162 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61F2/2493 ,  A61F2/95

摘要： Systems, apparatus, and methods are provided for promoting blood flow to a target tissue. In one aspect, the invention involves canalizing or boring channels, divots, trenches or holes through an avascular connective tissue, or through a tissue having sparse vascularity, such as a tendon or a meniscus, in order to increase blood flow within the tissue. In one method, an active electrode is positioned in close proximity to a target site on a tendon, and a high frequency voltage difference is applied between the active electrode and a return electrode to selectively ablate tendon tissue at the target site, thereby forming a channel or void in the tendon. The active electrode(s) may be moved relative to the tendon during, or after, the application of electrical energy to damage or sculpt a void within the tendon, such as a hole, channel, crater, or the like. In another aspect of the invention, an electrosurgical probe is used to elicit a wound healing response in a target tissue, such as an injured tendon, in order to stimulate vascularization of the target tissue. The present invention may also be used for vascularization of a torn or damaged tissue in conjunction with a surgical repair procedure.