摘要:
A lead system for electrical devices is disclosed that includes a first lead and a second lead, where the second lead may be in communication with a sliding member and a lead channel. The second lead translates laterally along the lead channel between a plurality of positions so as to vary the spacing between the first lead and the second lead.
摘要:
The present embodiments provide a tacking device for engaging tissue, which may be useful for coupling a graft member to tissue or facilitating closure of a bodily opening. In one embodiment, the tacking device comprises a main body having proximal and distal ends, a proximal base member disposed at the proximal end of the main body, and at least one tissue engaging member disposed at the distal end of the main body. A spring member is disposed to surround the main body and extends from the proximal base member. In use, the spring member has a relaxed state in which it is biased to extend distally towards the at least one tissue engaging member, and further has a compressed state in which the distal end of the spring member is spaced further apart from the at least one tissue engaging member. Therefore, one or more tissue segments of varying thickness are adapted to be captured between the distal end of the spring member and the at least one tissue engaging member. A delivery system and methods for deploying the tacking device also are provided.
摘要:
An expandable probe and a method of delivering energy to a tissue using the expandable probe are provided. The expandable probe includes an elongate shaft having a proximal portion, a distal portion, a lumen extending at least partially therethrough and a longitudinal axis. The expandable probe also includes an arm operably connected to the distal portion. The arm has a first surface including an electrode extending over at least a portion of the first surface and the electrode is operably connectable to an energy source. The arm has a closed configuration and an expanded configuration where the arm in the closed configuration extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and in the expanded configuration the arm extends away from the longitudinal axis.
摘要:
A cap for attachment to a distal end of an endoscope and a method of positioning the cap on the endoscope are provided. The cap includes a tubular body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The proximal portion includes a first portion and a second portion where at least one of the first portion and the second portion includes a connector for operably connecting the first portion and the second portion. The cap has in open configuration wherein at least a portion of the first portion and the second portion are spaced apart and movable relative to each other. The cap also has a closed configuration wherein the first and second portions are connected and the lumen if formed therethrough. The cap in the closed configuration is sized and shaped to be positionable on the distal end of the endoscope.
摘要:
A tension sustaining fixture, a medical system, and related methods for the suturing tissue and the tying of sutures to close a perforation made during an intracorporeal procedure are presented. A tension sustaining fixture generally comprises an elongated tube or sheath; a main body having a first passageway, the main body capable of being coupled to the elongated sheath; a side retaining sleeve coupled to the main body and whose internal surface defines a second passageway intersecting with the first passageway; a closure mechanism engaging the side retaining sleeve; the closure mechanism further defining the second passageway and sized to slidably receive at least one suture; and at least one suture having a proximal and distal end; with at least one end of a suture extending from the first passageway through the second passageway. The closure mechanism being operable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration; the locked configuration fixing a suture to maintain the tension applied to the suture.
摘要:
An ablation cap and a method of delivering energy to a tissue are provided. An ablation cap includes a tubular body having a proximal portion, a distal portion, a lumen extending therethrough. The ablation cap also includes a cover portion covering a portion of the tubular body, the covering portion having a region at least partially spaced apart from the tubular body and an electrode portion movably positionable relative to the cover portion. The electrode portion has a covered position where the electrode portion is positioned within the cover portion and an exposed position where the electrode portion is exposed relative to the cover portion. The proximal portion of the body is sized and shaped to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and the distal portion of the body extends distal to the distal end of the endoscope.
摘要:
The present embodiments provide a tacking device for engaging tissue, which may be useful for coupling a graft to tissue or facilitating closure of a bodily opening. In one embodiment, the tacking device comprises a main body having proximal and distal ends, and further comprises at least one proximal deployable member and at least one distal deployable member, each having contracted and expanded states. The proximal deployable members extend proximally from the proximal end of the main body, while the distal deployable members extend distally from the distal end of the main body. In one embodiment, a hook member extends from at least one of the proximal deployable members. In use, the hook member may be engaged, for example, using a loop member coupled to a stylet, thereby facilitating controlled release of the tacking device and allowing repositioning of the tacking device after at least partial deployment of the distal deployable members.
摘要:
The present embodiments provide apparatus and methods for treating tissue by applying a force to the tissue. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a deployable segment having proximal and distal regions, a main body extending therebetween, and a loop member formed at the distal region of the deployable segment. A cannula having a bore is dimensioned to circumferentially surround at least a portion of the main body at a location proximal to the loop member, and a spring member is disposed between the cannula and the loop member. The proximal end of the spring member is affixed to the cannula, and the distal end of the spring member is movable to apply a compressive force to adjust the size of the opening of the loop member and compress tissue disposed within the opening of the loop member. In an alternative embodiment, the cannula is omitted, and a diameter of the loop member is configured to be reduced and increased any number of times before final deployment of the deployable segment.
摘要:
An energy delivery system and a method of delivering energy to a tissue are provided. The energy delivery system includes an overtube. The overtube includes a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending at least partially therethrough. The proximal portion is adapted to be positioned over a distal portion of an endoscope. The body also includes a first plurality of openings formed in the body and connected to the lumen and an electrode operably connected to the body and extending over at least a portion of a surface of the body. The lumen is operably connectable to a vacuum source and the electrode is operably connectable to a power source.
摘要:
Embodiments include a fiducial deployment system with a handle configured for actuation of same. A fiducial may include one or more protuberances configured to engage one or more slots in a needle of the system. The needle may be configured to deliver a plurality of fiducials to a target location in serial fashion, one at a time. In certain embodiments, echogenic placement of fiducials may present certain advantages. The handle may include structures configured for incrementally or otherwise controlledly deploying one or more fiducials by advancing a stylet through and/or retracting the body of a needle in which fiducials are disposed.