公开(公告)号：US20130324799A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13962235

申请日：2013-08-08

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Jessica HIXON

IPC: G02B6/02 ,  A61B1/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/02 ,  A61B1/00137 ,  A61B1/307 ,  G02B6/32

Abstract: An apparatus may include a waveguide. The waveguide may include a distal end surface which may be substantially normal to a centerline of a distal end portion of the waveguide. The apparatus may further include a cover which may be coupled to a portion of the waveguide. The cover may include a portion distal to the distal end surface of the waveguide, and the portion of the cover may be made of a material which may be configured to be removed when exposed to electromagnetic radiation emitted from a portion of the distal end surface of the waveguide.

Abstract translation: 一种装置可以包括波导。 波导可以包括可以与波导的远端部分的中心线基本垂直的远端表面。 该装置还可以包括可以耦合到波导的一部分的盖。 盖可以包括远离波导的远端表面的部分，并且盖的部分可以由材料制成，该材料可以被配置为当暴露于从远端表面的一部分发射的电磁辐射时被去除 波导。

公开(公告)号：US20140309627A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US14148382

申请日：2014-01-06

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Brian M. HANLEY ,  Jessica HIXON ,  Christopher L. OSKIN ,  Edward SINOFSKY

IPC: A61B18/24

CPC classification number: A61B18/24 ,  A61B18/22 ,  A61B2018/2272

Abstract: A method and an apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention includes a reflector and an optical fiber end portion disposed within a capillary for use in side-firing optical fibers. The reflector surface can be coated with a multilayer dielectric coating to increase the amount of side-fired laser energy. An outer member or cap can be used to protect the capillary when being inserted through a catheter or endoscope. The endoscope is then at least partially inserted into a patient's body to provide laser-based medical treatment. Multiple grooves can be defined on an outer surface of the optical fiber buffer layer to increase the surface area and improve the mechanical strength of the coupling between the optical fiber and the capillary. In some embodiments, the outer member or cap can also be coupled to the grooved surface portion of the optical fiber buffer layer.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例的方法和装置包括反射器和布置在毛细管内用于侧射光纤的光纤端部。 反射器表面可以涂覆有多层电介质涂层以增加侧激光能量的量。 当通过导管或内窥镜插入时，可以使用外部构件或帽来保护毛细管。 然后将内窥镜至少部分地插入患者体内以提供基于激光的医疗。 可以在光纤缓冲层的外表面上限定多个凹槽以增加表面积并提高光纤与毛细管之间的耦合的机械强度。 在一些实施例中，外部构件或帽也可以联接到光纤缓冲层的带槽的表面部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140286617A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14298010

申请日：2014-06-06

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： William ASSELIN ,  Jessica HIXON ,  Michael O'BRIEN ,  Michael MELANSON ,  Ty FAIRNENY

IPC: G02B7/00

CPC classification number: G02B7/00 ,  A61B17/42 ,  A61B18/22 ,  A61B18/24 ,  A61B2017/00274 ,  A61B2017/008 ,  A61B2017/00805 ,  A61B2018/00547 ,  A61B2018/2255 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a distal end configured to emit a beam of energy. The apparatus also includes a tube including a tube channel. The distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the tube channel. The apparatus further includes a shock absorber disposed on the tube and a cap disposed on the shock absorber.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括一种包括光纤的设备，该光纤具有被配置成发射能量束的远端。 该装置还包括一个包括管道的管子。 光纤的远端设置在管道中。 该装置还包括设置在管上的减震器和设置在减震器上的盖。

公开(公告)号：US20180214211A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15939506

申请日：2018-03-29

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Brian HANLEY ,  Jessica HIXON ,  Christopher L. OSKIN ,  Edward SINOFSKY

IPC: A61B18/24 ,  A61B18/22

CPC classification number: A61B18/24 ,  A61B2018/2272 ,  Y10T29/49982

Abstract: A method and an apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention includes a reflector disposed within a capillary for use in side-firing optical fibers. An outer member or cap can be used to protect the capillary when being inserted through a catheter or endoscope. The endoscope is then at least partially inserted into a patient's body to provide laser-based medical treatment. In some embodiments, a multilayer dielectric coating can be disposed on an angled surface of the reflector. In other embodiments, a multilayer dielectric coating can be positioned between a distal end surface of the reflector and an inner side of a distal end portion of the capillary. The coated reflector can be configured to increase laser energy redirected from a first portion of an optical path to a second portion of the optical path that is non-parallel to the first portion.

公开(公告)号：US20170007803A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15270881

申请日：2016-09-20

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Isaac OSTROVSKY ,  Ty FAIRNENY ,  Josef SLANDA ,  Jessica HIXON

IPC: A61M25/01 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61M25/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0147 ,  A61B1/0055 ,  A61B1/0057 ,  A61M25/0009 ,  A61M25/0043 ,  A61M25/0138 ,  A61M2025/0059 ,  A61M2025/015 ,  A61M2025/0161

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an articulating structure for use as at least part of a medical device. In one aspect, the invention features an articulating structure comprising an inner member, a sleeve, a pull wire, and an outer member. The inner member defines at least one channel on the outer surface of the inner member, the at least one channel extending along a length of the inner ember. The inner member further defines at least one lumen extending through the inner member. The sleeve is disposed in the at least one channel. The pull wire extends within a lumen of the sleeve. The outer member is disposed over the inner member and defines a lumen through which the inner member extends.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用作医疗装置的至少一部分的关节式结构。 一方面，本发明的特征在于包括内部构件，套筒，拉丝和外部构件的铰接结构。 内部构件在内部构件的外表面上限定至少一个通道，所述至少一个通道沿着内部余烬的长度延伸。 内部构件还限定延伸穿过内部构件的至少一个内腔。 套筒设置在至少一个通道中。 拉线在套筒的内腔内延伸。 外部构件设置在内部构件上并且限定内部构件延伸的内腔。