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公开(公告)号:US20190216487A1
公开(公告)日:2019-07-18
申请号:US16368095
申请日:2019-03-28
Applicant: Flowcardia, Inc.
Inventor: Henry Nita , Jeff Sarge
IPC: A61B17/3207 , A61B17/22 , A61B17/32
CPC classification number: A61B17/3207 , A61B17/22004 , A61B17/2202 , A61B17/320068 , A61B2017/00243 , A61B2017/22014 , A61B2017/308 , A61B2017/32007 , A61B2017/320071 , A61M25/0054
Abstract: A catheter includes a catheter body (CB) having a CB proximal-portion, a CB distal-portion, and a CB lumen. The CB distal-portion has a CB distal end. The CB proximal-portion has a distally narrowing taper, wherein the CB distal-portion extends distally from the distally narrowing taper of the CB proximal-portion. The CB lumen extends through the CB proximal-portion and the CB distal-portion. An ultrasound transmission member (UTM) has a UTM distal end. The UTM extends longitudinally through the CB lumen. The UTM has a longitudinal taper that tapers toward the UTM distal end, and wherein the longitudinal taper tapers distally from the distally narrowing taper of the CB proximal-portion. A distal head (DH) is coupled with the UTM distal end and is disposed adjacent the CB distal end.
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公开(公告)号:US10238895B2
公开(公告)日:2019-03-26
申请号:US14415126
申请日:2013-08-01
Applicant: FLOWCARDIA, INC.
Inventor: Jeff Sarge , Michael A. Summers
Abstract: An ultrasonic system operable at high drive frequencies and/or in pulsed operation is disclosed. The system may be used in a procedure to treat an occluded blood vessel. The system can be used to transmit ultrasonic energy from an ultrasonic transducer to a distal end of an ultrasonic transmission device. The ultrasonic device may operate at a resonant frequency. The resonant frequency can be determined prior to using the device and/or during use. The ultrasonic device may operate in a range of frequencies at or near resonance. Operational parameters including, for example, reflected vibrations, temperature, and/or user input can be used by the system to adjust the driving waveform.
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公开(公告)号:US20170354428A1
公开(公告)日:2017-12-14
申请号:US15687701
申请日:2017-08-28
Applicant: FLOWCARDIA, INC.
Inventor: Henry Nita , Jeff Sarge , Martinos Tran , Simon Nguyen
CPC classification number: A61B17/22 , A61B17/22012 , A61B2017/00477 , A61B2017/22015 , A61B2017/22018 , A61B2017/22038 , A61B2017/320073 , A61B2017/320084 , A61M37/0092
Abstract: An ultrasonic catheter includes a body and an ultrasound transmission member disposed in the body. A head is coupled to the ultrasound transmission member, wherein a gap separates the head from a body distal end. A guidewire tube extends through the body and the head. A proximal end connector assembly includes a hub and an absorber member. The hub has a bore coupled to and in fluid communication with the body. The absorber member is disposed within the bore around the ultrasound transmission member. A sonic connector is disposed between the ultrasound transmission member and a separate generator.
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公开(公告)号:US20140081288A1
公开(公告)日:2014-03-20
申请号:US14090926
申请日:2013-11-26
Applicant: FlowCardia, Inc.
Inventor: Henry Nita , Jeff Sarge , Richard Spano
IPC: A61B17/22
CPC classification number: A61B17/22004 , A61B17/22012 , A61B17/2251 , A61B2017/00477 , A61B2017/22014
Abstract: Ultrasound catheter devices and methods provide enhanced disruption of blood vessel obstructions. Generally, an ultrasound catheter device includes an elongate flexible catheter body with one or more lumens, an ultrasound transmission member extending longitudinally through the catheter body lumen and a distal head coupled with the transmission member and positioned adjacent the distal end of the catheter body for disrupting occlusions. A proximal housing of the catheter device may include one or more features for dissipating heat from the ultrasound transmission wire, such as a fluid inlet aperture for passage of fluid, use of heat conductive materials in the proximal housing, surface features to increase the housing's surface area, heat conductive members disposed adjacent the transmission member and the like. Various irrigation fluids may be used, such as cooled, oxygen supersaturated or lubricious fluids.
Abstract translation: 超声导管装置和方法提供增强的血管阻塞的破坏。 通常,超声导管装置包括具有一个或多个管腔的细长柔性导管主体,纵向延伸穿过导管体腔的超声传递构件和与传播构件联接并远离导管主体的远端定位的远端头,用于破坏 闭塞。 导管装置的近侧壳体可以包括用于从超声波传输线散发热量的一个或多个特征,例如用于流体通过的流体入口孔,在近侧壳体中使用导热材料,表面特征以增加壳体的表面 区域,布置在传输构件附近的导热构件等。 可以使用各种冲洗流体,例如冷却的,氧过饱和的或润滑的流体。
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公开(公告)号:US11103261B2
公开(公告)日:2021-08-31
申请号:US16162709
申请日:2018-10-17
Applicant: Flowcardia, Inc.
Inventor: Henry Nita , Jeff Sarge , Simon Nguyen
Abstract: An ultrasound catheter includes a catheter body, an ultrasound transmission member, a sonic connector, a constraining member, and a vibrational absorber. The vibrational absorber has an opening through which the ultrasonic transmission member extends. The vibrational absorber is located in a recessed portion of the constraining member. The vibrational absorber is both longitudinally interposed between the constraining member and the distal portion of the sonic connector and laterally interposed between the recessed portion of the constraining member and the ultrasound transmission member. The recessed portion of the constraining member overlaps a portion of an exterior of the distal portion of the sonic connector.
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公开(公告)号:US20190247065A1
公开(公告)日:2019-08-15
申请号:US16391810
申请日:2019-04-23
Applicant: FLOWCARDIA, INC.
Inventor: Henry Nita , Jeff Sarge
IPC: A61B17/22
CPC classification number: A61B17/22012 , A61B17/22004 , A61B2017/00477 , A61B2017/00526 , Y10T29/49908 , Y10T29/49925 , Y10T29/49927 , Y10T29/49929
Abstract: A method for making a vibrational catheter device includes providing a transition connector comprising a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a tapered portion that defines a tapered outer surface of the transition connector, the proximal portion being wider than the distal portion, and the transition connector having a bore disposed within the tapered portion; inserting a proximal end of an ultrasound transmission member into the bore; and deforming at least part of the transition connector at the tapered outer surface so as to apply greater force to the wider proximal portion than to the distal portion to secure the proximal end of the ultrasound transmission member within the bore.
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公开(公告)号:US20190059920A1
公开(公告)日:2019-02-28
申请号:US16162709
申请日:2018-10-17
Applicant: Flowcardia, Inc.
Inventor: Henry Nita , Jeff Sarge , Simon Nguyen
Abstract: An ultrasound catheter includes a catheter body, an ultrasound transmission member, a sonic connector, a constraining member, and a vibrational absorber. The vibrational absorber has an opening through which the ultrasonic transmission member extends. The vibrational absorber is located in a recessed portion of the constraining member. The vibrational absorber is both longitudinally interposed between the constraining member and the distal portion of the sonic connector and laterally interposed between the recessed portion of the constraining member and the ultrasound transmission member. The recessed portion of the constraining member overlaps a portion of an exterior of the distal portion of the sonic connector.
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公开(公告)号:US20170265886A1
公开(公告)日:2017-09-21
申请号:US15614467
申请日:2017-06-05
Applicant: Flowcardia, Inc.
Inventor: Henry Nita , Jeff Sarge , Simon Nguyen
CPC classification number: A61B17/22012 , A61B2017/00141 , A61B2017/00154 , A61B2017/00292 , A61B2017/003 , A61B2017/00331 , A61B2017/00526 , A61B2017/22011 , A61B2017/22014 , A61B2017/22015 , A61B2017/320072 , A61M25/0009 , A61M25/001 , A61M25/0041
Abstract: Ultrasound catheter devices and methods provide enhanced disruption of blood vessel obstructions. Generally, ultrasound catheters include an elongate flexible catheter body with one or more lumens, an ultrasound transmission member extending longitudinally through the catheter body lumen and, in some embodiments, a guidewire tube extending through the lumen. A distal head for disrupting occlusions is coupled with the distal end of the ultrasound transmission member and is positioned adjacent the distal end of the catheter body. Some embodiments include improved features such as a bend in the catheter body for enhancing positioning and/or advancement of the catheter.
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公开(公告)号:US09585684B2
公开(公告)日:2017-03-07
申请号:US14450964
申请日:2014-08-04
Applicant: Flowcardia, Inc.
Inventor: Henry Nita , Jeff Sarge , Simon Nguyen
CPC classification number: A61B17/320068 , A61B17/22012 , A61B17/2202 , A61B2017/00141 , A61B2017/00154 , A61B2017/00292 , A61B2017/003 , A61B2017/00331 , A61B2017/00526 , A61B2017/22011 , A61B2017/22014 , A61B2017/22015 , A61B2017/320072 , A61B2017/320084 , A61M25/0009 , A61M25/001 , A61M25/0041
Abstract: Ultrasound catheter devices and methods provide enhanced disruption of blood vessel obstructions. Generally, ultrasound catheters include an elongate flexible catheter body with one or more lumens, an ultrasound transmission member extending longitudinally through the catheter body lumen and, in some embodiments, a guidewire tube extending through the lumen. A distal head for disrupting occlusions is coupled with the distal end of the ultrasound transmission member and is positioned adjacent the distal end of the catheter body. Some embodiments include improved features such as a bend in the catheter body for enhancing positioning and/or advancement of the catheter.
Abstract translation: 超声导管装置和方法提供增强的血管阻塞的破坏。 通常,超声导管包括具有一个或多个腔的细长柔性导管主体,纵向延伸通过导管体腔的超声波传播构件,并且在一些实施例中,延伸穿过内腔的导丝管。 用于破坏闭塞的远侧头部与超声波传播构件的远端联接并且被定位成邻近导管主体的远端。 一些实施例包括改进的特征,例如导管主体中的弯曲部,用于增强导管的定位和/或前进。
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公开(公告)号:US20150025544A1
公开(公告)日:2015-01-22
申请号:US14451290
申请日:2014-08-04
Applicant: Flowcardia, Inc.
Inventor: Henry Nita , Jeff Sarge , Simon Nguyen
IPC: A61B17/32
CPC classification number: A61B17/22012 , A61B2017/00141 , A61B2017/00154 , A61B2017/00292 , A61B2017/003 , A61B2017/00331 , A61B2017/00526 , A61B2017/22011 , A61B2017/22014 , A61B2017/22015 , A61B2017/320072 , A61M25/0009 , A61M25/001 , A61M25/0041
Abstract: Ultrasound catheter devices and methods provide enhanced disruption of blood vessel obstructions. Generally, ultrasound catheters include an elongate flexible catheter body with one or more lumens, an ultrasound transmission member extending longitudinally through the catheter body lumen and, in some embodiments, a guidewire tube extending through the lumen. A distal head for disrupting occlusions is coupled with the distal end of the ultrasound transmission member and is positioned adjacent the distal end of the catheter body. Some embodiments include improved features such as a bend in the catheter body for enhancing positioning and/or advancement of the catheter.
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