Device and method for ablating tissue
    1.
    发明授权
    Device and method for ablating tissue 有权
    用于消融组织的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07470272B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-30

    申请号:US10882944

    申请日:2004-06-30

    IPC分类号: A61B18/18

    摘要: An electrosurgery medical device is enhanced with unique solution-assistance, and comprises, in combination, co-operating device jaws including jaw portions for manipulating tissue, and a plurality of solution infusion openings defined and spaced along each of the jaw portions, for receiving electrolytic solution and infusing the solution onto and into tissue to be manipulated, along said jaw portions. As preferred, the device further comprises at least one, and most preferably, many, longitudinal groove(s) along at least one and most preferably, both, of the jaw portions, with the solution infusion openings located in the groove or grooves. The solution is energized with RF energy and contributes to the functions and beneficial effects of the instrument. The solution exits the openings in the grooves at sufficient flow rates to separate substantially all the operative surfaces of the device from tissue, thereby substantially completely preventing adherence between the operative surfaces and tissue. The solution is further energized to a range of energy densities such that tissues to be affected are sealed against flow of blood, lymphatic fluids, air, and other bodily fluids and gases.

    摘要翻译: 通过独特的解决方案辅助来增强电外科医疗装置,并且包括组合的合作装置钳口,包括用于操纵组织的钳口部分和沿着每个钳口部分限定和间隔开的多个溶液灌注开口,用于接收电解 溶液并将溶液注入并进入待操作的组织中,沿着所述钳口部分进行操作。 优选地,该装置还包括至少一个,并且最优选地,沿着至少一个,最优选两个钳口部分的纵向槽,溶液注入口位于槽或凹槽中。 该解决方案通过射频能量通电,并有助于仪器的功能和有益效果。 溶液以足够的流速离开槽中的开口,以将装置的基本上所有的操作表面与组织分离,从而基本上完全防止了操作表面和组织之间的粘附。 该溶液进一步通电到一定范围的能量密度,使得受影响的组织被密封以抵抗血液,淋巴液,空气和其它体液和气体的流动。

    Tissue sealing electrosurgery device and methods of sealing tissue
    2.
    发明授权
    Tissue sealing electrosurgery device and methods of sealing tissue 有权
    组织密封电外科装置及组织密封方法

    公开(公告)号:US06755827B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-06-29

    申请号:US10190736

    申请日:2002-07-08

    IPC分类号: A61B1818

    摘要: An electrosurgery medical device is enhanced with unique solution-assistance, and comprises, in combination, co-operating device jaws including jaw portions for manipulating tissue, and a plurality of solution infusion openings defined and spaced along each of the jaw portions, for receiving electrolytic solution and infusing the solution onto and into tissue to be manipulated, along said jaw portions. As preferred, the device further comprises at least one, and most preferably, many, longitudinal groove(s) along at least one and most preferably, both, of the jaw portions, with the solution infusion openings located in the groove or grooves. The solution is energized with RF energy and contributes to the functions and beneficial effects of the instrument. The solution exits the openings in the grooves at sufficient flow rates to separate substantially all the operative surfaces of the device from tissue, thereby substantially completely preventing adherence between the operative surfaces and tissue. The solution is further energized to a range of energy densities such that tissues to be affected are sealed against flow of blood, lymphatic fluids, air, and other bodily fluids and gases.

    摘要翻译: 通过独特的解决方案辅助来增强电外科医疗装置,并且组合包括用于操纵组织的合作装置夹爪和用于操纵组织的夹爪部分,以及沿着每个钳口部分限定和间隔开的多个溶液灌注开口,用于接收电解 溶液并将溶液注入并进入待操作的组织中,沿着所述钳口部分进行操作。 优选地,该装置还包括至少一个,并且最优选地,沿着至少一个,最优选两个钳口部分的纵向槽,溶液注入口位于槽或凹槽中。 该解决方案通过射频能量通电,并有助于仪器的功能和有益效果。 溶液以足够的流速离开槽中的开口,以将装置的基本上所有的操作表面与组织分离,从而基本上完全防止了操作表面和组织之间的粘附。 该溶液进一步通电到一定范围的能量密度,使得受影响的组织被密封以抵抗血液,淋巴液,空气和其它体液和气体的流动。

    Methods and apparatus for treatment of pulmonary conditions
    3.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for treatment of pulmonary conditions 有权
    治疗肺部疾病的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06493589B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-10

    申请号:US09636573

    申请日:2000-08-10

    IPC分类号: A61N106

    摘要: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for introducing a conductive fluid and delivering an electrical current to the fluid at a target site in a body lumen. The electrical current is delivered to the site by a conductive electrode through the conductive fluid, causing the tissues in the lumen walls, or peripheral to the lumen walls, to heat and contract. Application of the current can be discontinued when the lumen wall has contracted or been reduced to the desired extent, which will often be complete occlusion. Alternatively, the current can be applied until tissues peripheral to the lumen are effected.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于引入导电流体并将电流输送到体腔内的靶位置处的流体的装置和方法。 电流通过导电流体通过导电电极传送到现场,导致管腔壁中的组织或腔壁周围的组织加热和收缩。 当管腔壁缩小或缩小到期望的程度时,电流的施加可以停止,这通常是完全闭塞的。 或者,可以施加电流,直到进入管腔周围的组织。

    Method and apparatus for creating a bi-polar virtual electrode used for the ablation of tissue
    6.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for creating a bi-polar virtual electrode used for the ablation of tissue 有权
    用于创建用于组织消融的双极虚拟电极的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09113896B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-25

    申请号:US11966769

    申请日:2007-12-28

    IPC分类号: A61B18/14 A61B18/00 A61B18/12

    摘要: A method and apparatus for creating a virtual electrode to ablate bodily tissue. The apparatus includes an outer tube, a first electrode, an inner tube and a second electrode. The outer tube is fluidly connected to a source of conductive fluid and defines a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end includes an opening for delivering conductive fluid from the outer tube. The first electrode is disposed at the distal end of the outer tube for applying a current to conductive fluid delivered from the outer tube. The inner tube is coaxially received within the outer tube and is connected to a source of conductive fluid. The inner tube defines a proximal end and a distal end, with the distal end forming an opening for delivering conductive fluid from the inner tube. Finally, the second electrode is disposed at the distal end of the inner tube for applying a current to conductive fluid delivered from the inner tube. With this configuration, upon final assembly, the distal end of the outer tube is axially spaced from the distal end of the inner tube such that the first electrode is spaced from the second electrode. As a result, a bi-polar virtual electrode can be established.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于产生虚拟电极以消除身体组织的方法和装置。 该装置包括外管,第一电极,内管和第二电极。 外管流体地连接到导电流体源并且限定近端和远端。 远端包括用于从外管输送导电流体的开口。 第一电极设置在外管的远端,用于向从外管输送的导电流体施加电流。 内管同轴地容纳在外管内并连接到导电流体源。 内管限定近端和远端,远端形成用于从内管输送导电流体的开口。 最后,第二电极设置在内管的远端,用于向从内管传送的导电流体施加电流。 利用该构造,在最终组装时,外管的远端与内管的远端轴向间隔开,使得第一电极与第二电极间隔开。 结果,可以建立双极虚拟电极。

    Method of ablating tissue
    7.
    发明授权
    Method of ablating tissue 有权
    消融组织的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07794460B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-14

    申请号:US12189398

    申请日:2008-08-11

    IPC分类号: A61B18/14

    摘要: An electrocautery device is disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the electrocautery electrode/tip is provided with a hollow, conductive tube terminating at its distal end in a ball point type tip. Fluid, preferably conductive fluid, is applied to the proximal end of the hollow electrode/tip, and expelled from the distal end thereof during electrocautery. The ball point distal tip allows the distal tip to be directly applied to the tissue and “rolled” or slid along the tissue. This allows the distal tip to be moved across the tissue without dragging or snagging on the tissue. In addition, the conductive fluid expelled from the distal tip further lubricates the distal tip as it moves across the tissue. If conductive fluid is used, the conductive fluid emanating from the electrode/tip conducts the RF electrocautery energy away from the distal tip so that it is primarily the fluid, rather than the distal tip that actually accomplishes the cauterizing of tissue. That is, the fluid serves as a “virtual” electrocautery electrode. Since it is the fluid, rather than the distal tip that cauterizes, coagulates and ablates, no burns or perforations are made to the tissue, reducing the amount of debris at the site. Also, the flow of fluid through the electrode/tip tends to keep the distal tip clean and cool.

    摘要翻译: 公开了电灼装置。 根据本发明的一个方面,电烙电极/尖端设置有中空的导电管,其末端终止于球形尖端。 流体,优选导电流体被​​施加到中空电极/尖端的近端,并且在电烙术期间从其远端排出。 球头远侧末端允许远侧末端直接施加到组织并且“滚动”或沿着组织滑动。 这允许远侧末端移动穿过组织而不会在组织上拖动或阻塞。 此外,从远侧末梢排出的导电流体在远端处移动穿过组织时进一步润滑远端。 如果使用导电流体,则从电极/尖端发出的导电流体将RF电灼能远离远端尖端传导,使得其主要是流体,而不是实际完成组织烧灼的远端。 也就是说,流体用作“虚拟”电烙电极。 由于它是流体,而不是灼烧,凝结和消融的远端,不会对组织造成烧伤或穿孔,减少了现场的碎片数量。 此外,通过电极/尖端的流体流趋向于保持远端尖端清洁和冷却。

    Pen-type electrosurgical instrument
    8.
    发明授权
    Pen-type electrosurgical instrument 失效
    笔式电外科器械

    公开(公告)号:US07422588B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-09

    申请号:US11635166

    申请日:2006-12-07

    IPC分类号: A61B18/14

    摘要: An electrocautery device is disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the electrocautery electrode/tip is provided with a hollow, conductive tube terminating at its distal end in a ball point type tip. Fluid, preferably conductive fluid, is applied to the proximal end of the hollow electrode/tip, and expelled from the distal end thereof during electrocautery. The ball point distal tip allows the distal tip to be directly applied to the tissue and “rolled” or slid along the tissue. This allows the distal tip to be moved across the tissue without dragging or snagging on the tissue. In addition, the conductive fluid expelled from the distal tip further lubricates the distal tip as it moves across the tissue. If conductive fluid is used, the conductive fluid emanating from the electrode/tip conducts the RF electrocautery energy away from the distal tip so that it is primarily the fluid, rather than the distal tip that actually accomplishes the cauterizing of tissue. That is, the fluid serves as a “virtual” electrocautery electrode. Since it is the fluid, rather than the distal tip that cauterizes, coagulates and ablates, no burns or perforations are made to the tissue, reducing the amount of debris at the site. Also, the flow of fluid through the electrode/tip tends to keep the distal tip clean and cool.

    摘要翻译: 公开了电灼装置。 根据本发明的一个方面,电烙电极/尖端设置有中空的导电管,其末端终止于球形尖端。 流体,优选导电流体被​​施加到中空电极/尖端的近端,并且在电烙术期间从其远端排出。 球头远侧末端允许远侧末端直接施加到组织并且“滚动”或沿着组织滑动。 这允许远侧末端移动穿过组织而不会在组织上拖动或阻塞。 此外,从远侧末梢排出的导电流体在远端处移动穿过组织时进一步润滑远端。 如果使用导电流体,则从电极/尖端发出的导电流体将RF电灼能远离远端尖端传导,使得其主要是流体,而不是实际完成组织烧灼的远端。 也就是说,流体用作“虚拟”电烙电极。 由于它是流体,而不是灼烧,凝结和消融的远端,不会对组织造成烧伤或穿孔,减少了现场的碎片数量。 此外,通过电极/尖端的流体流趋向于保持远端尖端清洁和冷却。

    Pen-type electrosurgical instrument
    9.
    发明授权
    Pen-type electrosurgical instrument 有权
    笔式电外科器械

    公开(公告)号:US07166105B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-23

    申请号:US11230839

    申请日:2005-09-20

    IPC分类号: A61B18/14

    摘要: An electrocautery device is disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the electrocautery electrode/tip is provided with a hollow, conductive tube terminating at its distal end in a ball point type tip. Fluid, preferably conductive fluid, is applied to the proximal end of the hollow electrode/tip, and expelled from the distal end thereof during electrocautery. The ball point distal tip allows the distal tip to be directly applied to the tissue and “rolled” or slid along the tissue. This allows the distal tip to be moved across the tissue without dragging or snagging on the tissue. In addition, the conductive fluid expelled from the distal tip further lubricates the distal tip as it moves across the tissue. If conductive fluid is used, the conductive fluid emanating from the electrode/tip conducts the RF electrocautery energy away from the distal tip so that it is primarily the fluid, rather than the distal tip that actually accomplishes the cauterizing of tissue. That is, the fluid serves as a “virtual” electrocautery electrode. Since it is the fluid, rather than the distal tip that cauterizes, coagulates and ablates, no burns or perforations are made to the tissue, reducing the amount of debris at the site. Also, the flow of fluid through the electrode/tip tends to keep the distal tip clean and cool.

    摘要翻译: 公开了电灼装置。 根据本发明的一个方面,电烙电极/尖端设置有中空的导电管,其末端终止于球形尖端。 流体,优选导电流体被​​施加到中空电极/尖端的近端,并且在电烙术期间从其远端排出。 球头远侧末端允许远侧末端直接施加到组织并且“滚动”或沿着组织滑动。 这允许远侧末端移动穿过组织而不会在组织上拖动或阻塞。 此外,从远侧末梢排出的导电流体在远端处移动穿过组织时进一步润滑远端。 如果使用导电流体,则从电极/尖端发出的导电流体将RF电灼能远离远端尖端传导,使得其主要是流体,而不是实际完成组织烧灼的远端。 也就是说,流体用作“虚拟”电烙电极。 由于它是流体,而不是灼烧,凝结和消融的远端,不会对组织造成烧伤或穿孔,减少了现场的碎片数量。 此外,通过电极/尖端的流体流趋向于保持远端尖端清洁和冷却。

    Pen-type electrosurgical instrument
    10.
    发明授权
    Pen-type electrosurgical instrument 失效
    笔式电外科器械

    公开(公告)号:US06949098B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-27

    申请号:US10883178

    申请日:2004-07-01

    摘要: An electrocautery device is disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the electrocautery electrode/tip is provided with a hollow, conductive tube terminating at its distal end in a ball point type tip. Fluid, preferably conductive fluid, is applied to the proximal end of the hollow electrode/tip, and expelled from the distal end thereof during electrocautery. The ball point distal tip allows the distal tip to be directly applied to the tissue and “rolled” or slid along the tissue. This allows the distal tip to be moved across the tissue without dragging or snagging on the tissue. In addition, the conductive fluid expelled from the distal tip further lubricates the distal tip as it moves across the tissue. If conductive fluid is used, the conductive fluid emanating from the electrode/tip conducts the RF electrocautery energy away from the distal tip so that it is primarily the fluid, rather than the distal tip that actually accomplishes the cauterizing of tissue. That is, the fluid serves as a “virtual” electrocautery electrode. Since it is the fluid, rather than the distal tip that cauterizes, coagulates and ablates, no burns or perforations are made to the tissue, reducing the amount of debris at the site. Also, the flow of fluid through the electrode/tip tends to keep the distal tip clean and cool.

    摘要翻译: 公开了电灼装置。 根据本发明的一个方面,电烙电极/尖端设置有中空的导电管,其末端终止于球形尖端。 流体,优选导电流体被​​施加到中空电极/尖端的近端,并且在电烙术期间从其远端排出。 球头远侧末端允许远侧末端直接施加到组织并且“滚动”或沿着组织滑动。 这允许远侧末端移动穿过组织而不会在组织上拖动或阻塞。 此外,从远侧末梢排出的导电流体在远端处移动穿过组织时进一步润滑远端。 如果使用导电流体,则从电极/尖端发出的导电流体将RF电灼能远离远端尖端传导,使得其主要是流体,而不是实际完成组织烧灼的远端。 也就是说,流体用作“虚拟”电烙电极。 由于它是流体,而不是灼烧,凝结和消融的远端,不会对组织造成烧伤或穿孔,减少了现场的碎片数量。 此外,通过电极/尖端的流体流趋向于保持远端尖端清洁和冷却。