Devices and methods for tissue modification

    公开(公告)号:US20060095059A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-04

    申请号:US11251199

    申请日:2005-10-15

    IPC分类号: A61B17/32

    摘要: Methods and apparatus are provided for selective surgical removal of tissue, e.g., for enlargement of diseased spinal structures, such as impinged lateral recesses and pathologically narrowed neural foramen. In one variation, tissue may be ablated, resected, removed, or otherwise remodeled by standard small endoscopic tools delivered into the epidural space through an epidural needle. Once the sharp tip of the needle is in the epidural space, it is converted to a blunt tipped instrument for further safe advancement. A specially designed epidural catheter that is used to cover the previously sharp needle tip may also contain a fiberoptic cable. Further embodiments of the current invention include a double barreled epidural needle or other means for placement of a working channel for the placement of tools within the epidural space, beside the epidural instrument. The current invention includes specific tools that enable safe tissue modification in the epidural space, including a barrier that separates the area where tissue modification will take place from adjacent vulnerable neural and vascular structures. In one variation, a tissue abrasion device is provided including a thin belt or ribbon with an abrasive cutting surface. The device may be placed through the neural foramina of the spine and around the anterior border of a facet joint. Once properly positioned, a medical practitioner may enlarge the lateral recess and neural foramina via frictional abrasion, i.e., by sliding the abrasive surface of the ribbon across impinging tissues. A nerve stimulator optionally may be provided to reduce a risk of inadvertent neural abrasion. Additionally, safe epidural placement of the working barrier and epidural tissue modification tools may be further improved with the use of electrical nerve stimulation capabilities within the invention that, when combined with neural stimulation monitors, provide neural localization capabilities to the surgeon. The device optionally may be placed within a protective sheath that exposes the abrasive surface of the ribbon only in the area where tissue removal is desired. Furthermore, an endoscope may be incorporated into the device in order to monitor safe tissue removal. Finally, tissue remodeling within the epidural space may be ensured through the placement of compression dressings against remodeled tissue surfaces, or through the placement of tissue retention straps, belts or cables that are wrapped around and pull under tension aspects of the impinging soft tissue and bone in the posterior spinal canal.

    Tissue modification barrier devices and methods
    2.
    发明申请
    Tissue modification barrier devices and methods 审中-公开
    组织修饰屏障装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070213734A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-13

    申请号:US11405859

    申请日:2006-04-17

    IPC分类号: A61B17/16

    摘要: A method for preventing unwanted damage to tissue in a spine of a patient during a tissue modification procedure may involve: advancing at least a distal portion of at least one barrier member over at least one guide member into an epidural space of the patient's spine; positioning at least an expanded portion of the barrier member between target tissue and non-target tissue; and performing at least one tissue modification procedure on the target tissue, using at least one tissue modification device. Generally, at least part of the barrier member may be disposed between the tissue modification device and the non-target tissue to prevent unwanted damage to the non-target tissue. In various embodiments, at least part of a barrier member may be advanced through a sheath- or catheter-like delivery device and may either automatically expand or be expandable from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于防止在组织改变过程期间对患者的脊柱中的组织的不期望的损伤的方法可以包括:使至少一个阻挡构件的至少一个阻挡构件的至少一个远端部分在至少一个引导构件上前进到患者脊柱的硬膜外腔中; 将所述阻挡构件的至少扩大部分定位在目标组织和非目标组织之间; 以及使用至少一个组织修改装置对所述靶组织进行至少一个组织修饰程序。 通常,阻挡构件的至少一部分可以设置在组织修改装置和非目标组织之间,以防止对非目标组织的不必要的损坏。 在各种实施例中,阻挡构件的至少一部分可以通过护套或导管状递送装置前进,并且可以自动地膨胀或者可以从折叠构型扩展到扩张构型。

    Methods and apparatus for tissue modification
    3.
    发明申请
    Methods and apparatus for tissue modification 有权
    组织修复的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20060241648A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-26

    申请号:US11375265

    申请日:2006-03-13

    IPC分类号: A61B17/58

    摘要: A method for modifying tissue in a patient may involve one or more of the following steps: advancing at least a distal portion of at least one elongate, at least partially flexible tissue modification device into a patient and between one or more target tissues and one or more non-target tissues; positioning at least one tissue modifying member of the tissue modification device adjacent the target tissue such that the tissue modifying member(s) face the target tissue and do not face the non-target tissue; applying an anchoring force to the tissue modification device at or near the distal portion or a proximal portion of the device; applying a tensioning force to the tissue modification device at or near an opposite end of the device relative to the end to which anchoring force is applied, while maintaining the anchoring force, to urge the tissue modifying member(s) against the target tissue; and modifying the target tissue, using the tissue modifying member(s), while preventing the tissue modifying member(s) from extending significantly beyond the target tissue toward the proximal or distal portion of the tissue modification device during tissue modification.

    摘要翻译: 用于修改患者组织的方法可以涉及一个或多个以下步骤:将至少一个细长的,至少部分柔性的组织改变装置的至少远端部分推进到患者体内,并将一个或多个靶组织与一个或多个靶组织 更多的非靶组织; 将所述组织改变装置的至少一个组织修改构件定位成邻近所述目标组织,使得所述组织修改构件面向所述靶组织并且不面向所述非靶组织; 在组件修改装置的远端部分或近端部分处或附近施加锚定力; 在保持锚固力的同时相对于施加锚定力的端部在装置的相对端处或附近施加张力,以促使组织修改构件抵靠目标组织; 以及在组织改变期间,使组织改变部件改变目标组织,同时防止组织改变部件显着地超出目标组织向组织改变装置的近端或远端部分延伸。

    POWERED TISSUE MODIFICATION DEVICES AND METHODS
    4.
    发明申请
    POWERED TISSUE MODIFICATION DEVICES AND METHODS 有权
    动力组织修改装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110098708A9

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-28

    申请号:US11406486

    申请日:2006-04-17

    IPC分类号: A61B17/00

    摘要: A device for modifying tissue in a spine may include: a shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the distal portion having dimensions which allow it to be passed into an epidural space of the spine and between target and non-target tissues; at least one distal force application member extending from the distal portion of the shaft and configured to facilitate application of at least one of anchoring force and tensioning force to the shaft; at least one movable tissue modifying member coupled with the shaft at or near its distal portion; at least one drive member coupled with the at least one tissue modifying member to activate the at least one tissue modifying member; and at least one power transmission member coupled with the at least one drive member to deliver power to the at least one drive member.

    摘要翻译: 用于修改脊柱中的组织的装置可以包括:具有近端部分和远侧部分的轴,所述远端部分具有允许其进入脊柱的硬膜外腔中以及靶和非靶组织之间的尺寸; 至少一个远端力施加构件,其从所述轴的远侧部分延伸并且构造成便于将锚固力和张紧力中的至少一个施加到所述轴; 至少一个可动组织修改构件,其在远端部分处或其附近与所述轴联接; 至少一个驱动构件与所述至少一个组织修改构件联接以激活所述至少一个组织修改构件; 以及与所述至少一个驱动构件联接的至少一个动力传递构件,以向所述至少一个驱动构件输送动力。

    Mechanical tissue modification devices and methods
    5.
    发明申请
    Mechanical tissue modification devices and methods 有权
    机械组织修饰装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070213733A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-13

    申请号:US11405848

    申请日:2006-04-17

    IPC分类号: A61B17/16

    摘要: A device for modifying one or more tissues in a patient's spine may include: an elongate, at least partially flexible body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein at least the distal portion has dimensions that allow it to be passed into an epidural space and between target and non-target tissues of the spine; at least one movable blade disposed along one side of the elongate body; at least one actuator coupled with the at least one blade and disposed at or near the proximal or distal portion of the body for moving the blade(s) to modify one or more target tissues, wherein the at least one actuator is configured to move the blade(s) without significantly translating the elongate body proximally or distally; and means at or near the proximal and distal portions of the elongate body for facilitating application of at least one of anchoring force and tensioning force to the body to urge the at least one blade against the target tissue.

    摘要翻译: 用于修改患者脊柱中的一个或多个组织的装置可以包括:细长的至少部分柔性的身体,其具有近端部分和远端部分,其中至少远端部分具有允许其进入硬膜外腔的尺寸 和脊柱的靶和非靶组织之间; 沿着所述细长体的一侧设置的至少一个可动刀片; 至少一个致动器,其与所述至少一个叶片耦合并且设置在所述主体的近端或远端部分处或附近,用于移动所述叶片以修改一个或多个目标组织,其中所述至少一个致动器被配置成使所述至少一个致动器移动 刀片不在近侧或远端显着地平移细长体; 以及在所述细长体的近端部分和远端部分附近的装置,用于便于将至少一个锚定力和张紧力施加到身体以将至少一个刀片推向靶组织。

    Powered tissue modification devices and methods
    6.
    发明申请
    Powered tissue modification devices and methods 有权
    动力组织修饰装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070213735A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-13

    申请号:US11406486

    申请日:2006-04-17

    IPC分类号: A61B17/00

    摘要: A device for modifying tissue in a spine may include: a shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the distal portion having dimensions which allow it to be passed into an epidural space of the spine and between target and non-target tissues; at least one distal force application member extending from the distal portion of the shaft and configured to facilitate application of at least one of anchoring force and tensioning force to the shaft; at least one movable tissue modifying member coupled with the shaft at or near its distal portion; at least one drive member coupled with the at least one tissue modifying member to activate the at least one tissue modifying member; and at least one power transmission member coupled with the at least one drive member to deliver power to the at least one drive member.

    摘要翻译: 用于修改脊柱中的组织的装置可以包括:具有近端部分和远侧部分的轴,所述远端部分具有允许其进入脊柱的硬膜外腔中以及靶和非靶组织之间的尺寸; 至少一个远端力施加构件,其从所述轴的远侧部分延伸并且构造成便于将锚固力和张紧力中的至少一个施加到所述轴; 至少一个可动组织修改构件,其在远端部分处或其附近与所述轴联接; 至少一个驱动构件与所述至少一个组织修改构件联接以激活所述至少一个组织修改构件; 以及与所述至少一个驱动构件联接的至少一个动力传递构件,以向所述至少一个驱动构件输送动力。

    Mechanical tissue modification devices and methods
    7.
    发明申请
    Mechanical tissue modification devices and methods 有权
    机械组织修饰装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120078253A9

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-29

    申请号:US11405848

    申请日:2006-04-17

    IPC分类号: A61B17/16

    摘要: A device for modifying one or more tissues in a patient's spine may include: an elongate, at least partially flexible body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein at least the distal portion has dimensions that allow it to be passed into an epidural space and between target and non-target tissues of the spine; at least one movable blade disposed along one side of the elongate body; at least one actuator coupled with the at least one blade and disposed at or near the proximal or distal portion of the body for moving the blade(s) to modify one or more target tissues, wherein the at least one actuator is configured to move the blade(s) without significantly translating the elongate body proximally or distally; and means at or near the proximal and distal portions of the elongate body for facilitating application of at least one of anchoring force and tensioning force to the body to urge the at least one blade against the target tissue.

    摘要翻译: 用于修改患者脊柱中的一个或多个组织的装置可以包括:细长的至少部分柔性的身体,其具有近端部分和远端部分,其中至少远端部分具有允许其进入硬膜外腔的尺寸 和脊柱的靶和非靶组织之间; 沿着所述细长体的一侧设置的至少一个可动刀片; 至少一个致动器,其与所述至少一个叶片耦合并且设置在所述主体的近端或远端部分处或附近,用于移动所述叶片以修改一个或多个目标组织,其中所述至少一个致动器被配置成使所述至少一个致动器移动 刀片不在近侧或远端显着地平移细长体; 以及在所述细长体的近端部分和远端部分附近的装置,用于便于将至少一个锚定力和张紧力施加到身体以将至少一个刀片推向靶组织。

    Endoluminal tool deployment system
    9.
    发明申请
    Endoluminal tool deployment system 审中-公开
    腔内工具部署系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050113640A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-26

    申请号:US10990559

    申请日:2004-11-16

    摘要: Systems, devices and methods are provided for endoscopic procedures involving tissue manipulations beyond the capabilities of traditional endoscopic instruments. Embodiments of the systems include an elongated main body having a scope therethrough and at least one steerable tool arm which extends from the distal end of the main body. In preferred embodiments, the system includes two tool arms, each arm steerable to form a curve laterally outward which then bends laterally inward so that the arms form an angular shape. In addition, end effectors extend from the distal ends of each tool arm for use in manipulation of tissue. The angular shape brings the end effectors together in view of the scope for cooperative movements which are continuously visible by the surgeon. In addition, the tool arms may be steerable in any additional direction and may be rotateable to allow grasping, elevation and more complex manipulation of tissue.

    摘要翻译: 提供的系统,装置和方法用于内窥镜手术,其涉及组织操作超出传统内窥镜仪器的能力。 系统的实施例包括具有穿过其中的一个细长主体和从该主体的远端延伸的至少一个可操纵的工具臂。 在优选实施例中,系统包括两个工具臂,每个臂可转向以横向向外形成曲线,然后横向向内弯曲,使得臂形成角形。 另外,末端执行器从每个工具臂的远端延伸以用于组织的操作。 考虑到外科医生连续可见的协作运动的范围,角形状使末端执行器结合在一起。 此外,工具臂可以在任何附加方向上是可操纵的并且可以是可旋转的,以允许组织的抓握,升高和更复杂的操纵。