公开(公告)号：US20030120269A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-26

申请号：US10291213

申请日：2002-11-08

Applicant: ArthroCare Corporation

Inventor： Andre P. Bessette ,  James L. Pacek

IPC: A61B018/04

CPC classification number: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00464 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/1472 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for electrosurgically treating human skin. The skin may be treated by applying thermal energy to the dermis to shrink the skin following liposuction, or to induce collagen deposition at the site of a wrinkle for wrinkle reduction or removal. In another embodiment, a method involves electrosurgically removing or modifying tissue in the head or neck to provide a face-lift or a neck-lift. In one embodiment, the working end of an electrosurgical instrument is positioned in at least close proximity to the dermis by approaching the dermis from the underside (reverse side) of the skin.

Abstract translation: 电外科治疗人体皮肤的方法和装置。 可以通过向真皮施加热能以吸收皮肤以吸收皮肤，或者在皱纹部位引起胶原沉积以减少或去除皱纹来治疗皮肤。 在另一个实施例中，一种方法涉及电外科去除或修改头部或颈部中的组织以提供面部提升或颈部提升。 在一个实施例中，电外科器械的工作端通过从皮肤的下侧（反面）接近真皮定位在至少紧邻真皮的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20030084907A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-08

申请号：US09771299

申请日：2001-01-25

Applicant: ArthroCare Corporation

Inventor： James L. Pacek ,  Hira V. Thapliyal ,  Philip E. Eggers

IPC: A61B018/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/042 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1402 ,  A61B18/148 ,  A61B18/1482 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61B18/149 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00101 ,  A61B2017/00247 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00119 ,  A61B2018/00148 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00178 ,  A61B2018/00327 ,  A61B2018/00392 ,  A61B2018/00404 ,  A61B2018/0047 ,  A61B2018/00476 ,  A61B2018/00505 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00583 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00625 ,  A61B2018/0066 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00726 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/00815 ,  A61B2018/00821 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00982 ,  A61B2018/1213 ,  A61B2018/124 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2018/1273 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/1472 ,  A61B2018/162 ,  A61B2018/165 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61B2218/007 ,  A61F2/2493 ,  A61M3/0283

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, apparatus and methods for selectively applying electrical energy to body tissue in order to incise, dissect, harvest or transect tissues or an organ of a patient. The electrosurgical systems and methods are useful, inter alia, for accessing, dissecting, and transecting a graft blood vessel, such as the internal mammary arteries (IMA) or the saphenous vein, for use in a by-pass procedure. A method of the present invention comprises positioning an electrosurgical probe adjacent the target tissue so that one or more active electrode(s) are brought into at least partial contact or close proximity with a target site in the presence of an electrically conductive fluid. A high frequency voltage is then applied between the active electrode and one or more return electrode(s). During application of the high frequency voltage, the electrosurgical probe may be translated, reciprocated, or otherwise manipulated such that the active electrode is moved with respect to the tissue. The present invention volumetrically removes the tissue at the point of incision, dissection, or transection in a cool ablation process that minimizes thermal damage to surrounding, non-target tissue.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于选择性地将电能施加到身体组织以便切割，解剖，收获或横切组织或患者器官的系统，装置和方法。 电外科系统和方法尤其适用于接近，解剖和横切移植物血管，例如内部乳头动脉（IMA）或隐静脉，用于旁路手术。 本发明的方法包括将电外科探针定位在靶组织附近，使得在存在导电流体的情况下使一个或多个有效电极与目标部位至少部分接触或接近。 然后在有源电极和一个或多个返回电极之间施加高频电压。 在应用高频电压期间，电外科探针可以平移，往复运动或以其他方式操纵，使得有源电极相对于组织移动。 本发明在冷却消融过程中在切口，解剖或切断点处体积移除组织，其使对周围非靶组织的热损伤最小化。

公开(公告)号：US20040186469A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：US10774222

申请日：2004-02-05

Applicant: ArthroCare Corporation

Inventor： Jean Woloszko ,  Robert Dahla ,  Michael A. Baker ,  James L. Pacek

IPC: A61B018/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1492 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/015 ,  A61B5/4528 ,  A61B18/04 ,  A61B18/042 ,  A61B18/148 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00809 ,  A61B2562/0276

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for monitoring temperature at a region near a surgical site during a procedure. A temperature-indicating element of an electrosurgical device comprises an indicator composition adapted to undergo a change in appearance in response to a pre-defined temperature range. The change in appearance of the temperature-indicating element indicates to the operator of the device a temperature condition at the working end of the device.

Abstract translation: 在手术过程中，用于监测手术部位附近区域的温度的系统，装置和方法。 电外科装置的温度指示元件包括适于经受预定温度范围的外观变化的指示剂组合物。 温度指示元件的外观变化表示设备的操作者在设备的工作端处的温度状况。

公开(公告)号：US20030055418A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-20

申请号：US10174266

申请日：2002-06-18

Applicant: ArthroCare Corporation

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

IPC: A61B018/04

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。