Ultrasonic medical device operating in a transverse mode
    1.
    发明授权
    Ultrasonic medical device operating in a transverse mode 有权
    超声波医疗器械以横向模式工作

    公开(公告)号:US07494468B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-24

    申请号:US10371781

    申请日:2003-02-21

    IPC分类号: A61B8/00 A61B17/32

    摘要: An ultrasonic medical device comprises an ultrasonic vibration generator that generates vibration along its longitudinal axis. The ultrasonic vibration is transmitted through an ultrasonic coupler and a series of transformer sections that amplify the ultrasonic vibration. A flexible member is coupled to the distal end of the transformer sections, and is thus supplied with a longitudinal vibration at its base by the transformer sections. The flexible member is designed so that it converts the longitudinal vibration into a standing wave that runs along the length of the flexible member. The standing wave produces a series of nodes and anti-nodes along the length of the flexible member. Each of the anti-nodes produces cavitation in fluids in contact with the probe. The cavitation of the fluids causes destruction of adjacent tissue. In this manner, the entire length of the flexible member becomes a working surface that may be utilized for destroying tissue.

    摘要翻译: 超声波医疗装置包括沿其纵向轴线产生振动的超声波振动发生器。 超声波振动通过超声波耦合器和一系列扩大超声波振动的变压器部分传播。 柔性构件联接到变压器部分的远端,并且因此在其底部由变压器部分提供纵向振动。 柔性构件被设计成使得其将纵向振动转换成沿着柔性构件的长度延伸的驻波。 驻波在柔性构件的长度上产生一系列节点和反节点。 每个反节点在与探针接触的流体中产生气蚀。 流体的气蚀导致相邻组织的破坏。 以这种方式,柔性构件的整个长度变成可用于破坏组织的工作表面。

    Method for manufacturing small diameter medical devices
    2.
    发明授权
    Method for manufacturing small diameter medical devices 失效
    小直径医疗器械的制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US06647755B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-11-18

    申请号:US10092862

    申请日:2002-03-06

    IPC分类号: B21C128

    摘要: An apparatus and method for manufacturing small diameter ultrasonic probes capable of vibrating in a transverse mode that can be used in ultrasonic tissue ablation. The apparatus includes a die, a style puller which is used to engage a functional end of the medical device, and a die room puller which is used to draw the medical device through the die. The die includes a bell-shaped lead-in on a front side of the die and a bell-shaped lead-in on a back side of the die allowing for reversal of the direction of the draw. The method of manufacturing includes heat treating a large diameter medical device, drawing the large diameter device through a die and reversing the draw of the medical device through the die to provide a medical device having a varying diameter along a length of the device. The method is repeated until a final diameter is reached.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于制造能够用于超声波组织消融的横向模式的小直径超声波探头的装置和方法。 该装置包括模具,用于接合医疗装置的功能端的型式拔出器,以及用于通过模具拉出医疗装置的模具室拉拔器。 模具包括在模具的前侧上的钟形引导件和在模具的背面上的钟形引入件,从而能够反转拉伸方向。 制造方法包括对大直径医疗装置进行热处理,通过模具拉伸大直径装置并使医疗装置通过模头反转,以提供具有沿装置长度变化的直径的医疗装置。 重复该方法直到达到最终直径。

    Ultrasonic medical device for tissue remodeling
    3.
    发明授权
    Ultrasonic medical device for tissue remodeling 有权
    超声波医疗器械用于组织重塑

    公开(公告)号:US06695781B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-02-24

    申请号:US09917471

    申请日:2001-07-27

    IPC分类号: A61N700

    摘要: A method for destructing, reducing or removing mammalian tissue with an ultrasonic device IS disclosed, comprising contacting the tissue with a transverse mode ultrasonic probe, and transmitting ultrasonic energy to the probe, until the tissue is fragmented by emulsification. The probe can be used with acoustic and/or aspirations sheaths to enhance destruction and removal of an occlusion and in combination with an imaging device to effect remodeling of human tissue in medical and cosmetic surgical procedures.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用超声波装置IS破坏,减少或去除哺乳动物组织的方法,包括使组织与横向模式超声波探头接触,并将超声波能量传递给探针,直到组织被乳化分裂为止。 探针可以与声学和/或吸气鞘一起使用以增强咬合的破坏和去除,并与成像装置组合以在医疗和美容外科手术中实现人体组织的重塑。

    Dispensation and disposal container for medical devices

    公开(公告)号:US06527115B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-03-04

    申请号:US09775908

    申请日:2001-02-02

    IPC分类号: B65D8310

    摘要: The invention is directed to a container for storage, dispensation, transport and disposal of a medical device such a disposable ultrasonic surgical probe, that allows its dispensation for use, and for its safe storage and disposal after use, thereby protecting the user from the hazards of needle pricks and possible contamination from small-diameter probes. The container of the present invention also provides a mechanism for restricting access to the probe to prevent its reuse, and a method for its safe attachment to and detachment from an ultrasonic medical device. The container comprises a cylindrical tube having two ends and an inner surface defining a space for containing the probe. The probe is held within the cylindrical section of the container by a locking means that allows a single dispensation for its use and enables its disposal after use in an inaccessible manner, so as to enable its attachment and detachment to the non-disposable segment of the device such as an ultrasonic probe handle without requiring direct handling by the user. The user, is therefore protected from against accidental sticks from a possibly contaminated probe. The container also prevents re-use of the probe, and provides a means for its safe disposal.

    Ultrasonic probe device with rapid attachment and detachment means
    5.
    发明授权
    Ultrasonic probe device with rapid attachment and detachment means 有权
    超声波探头装置具有快速的附着和拆卸手段

    公开(公告)号:US06695782B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-02-24

    申请号:US09975725

    申请日:2001-10-11

    IPC分类号: A61N700

    摘要: An ultrasonic tissue ablation device comprising a transversely vibrating elongated probe, and a coupling assembly for probe attachment detachment that enables the probe assembly and separation from the device body that includes the ultrasound energy source and a sound conductor, and a method of use for removal of vascular occlusions in blood vessels. The coupling assembly enables incorporation of elongated probes with small cross sectional lumens such as a catheter guidewires. The probe detachability allows insertion manipulation and withdrawal independently of the device body. The probe can be used with acoustic and/or aspirations sheaths to enhance destruction and removal of an occlusion. The horn assembly of the device that contains a sound conducting horn functions as an energy regulator and reservoir for the probe, and precludes loss of probe cavitation energy by its bending or damping within the blood vessel.

    摘要翻译: 一种超声波组织消融装置,其包括横向振动的细长探针和用于探针附接分离的联接组件,其使探针组装和分离从包括超声波能量的装置主体和声导体,以及用于去除 血管中的血管闭塞。 联接组件使得能够结合具有小横截面流明的细长探针,例如导管导丝。 探头可拆卸性允许独立于设备主体的插入操作和取出。 探头可以与声学和/或吸气鞘一起使用,以增强咬合的破坏和去除。 包含传导喇叭的装置的喇叭组件用作探针的能量调节器和储存器,并且通过其在血管内的弯曲或阻尼来排除探针空化能量的损失。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AN ULTRASONIC MEDICAL DEVICE OPERATING IN TORSIONAL AND TRANSVERSE MODES
    6.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AN ULTRASONIC MEDICAL DEVICE OPERATING IN TORSIONAL AND TRANSVERSE MODES 审中-公开
    用于扭转和横向模式操作的超声医疗装置的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100331743A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-30

    申请号:US12880821

    申请日:2010-09-13

    IPC分类号: A61N7/00 A61H1/00

    摘要: The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for an ultrasonic medical device operating in a torsional mode and a transverse mode. An ultrasonic probe of the ultrasonic medical device is placed in communication with a biological material. An ultrasonic energy source is activated to produce an electrical signal that drives a transducer to produce a torsional vibration of the ultrasonic probe. The torsional vibration produces a component of force in a transverse direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the ultrasonic probe, thereby exciting a transverse vibration along the longitudinal axis causing the ultrasonic probe to undergo both a torsional vibration and a transverse vibration. The torsional vibration and the transverse vibration cause cavitation in a medium surrounding the ultrasonic probe to ablate the biological material.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供一种在扭转模式和横向模式下操作的超声医疗装置的装置和方法。 将超声波医疗装置的超声波探头与生物体材料连通。 激活超声能量源以产生驱动换能器以产生超声波探头的扭转振动的电信号。 扭转振动相对于超声波探头的纵轴在横向上产生力的分量,从而激励沿着纵向轴线的横向振动,使得超声波探头经受扭转振动和横向振动。 扭转振动和横向振动会在超声波探头周围的介质中引起气蚀,以消除生物材料。

    Apparatus and method for an ultrasonic medical device operating in torsional and transverse modes
    7.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for an ultrasonic medical device operating in torsional and transverse modes 有权
    用于在扭转和横向模式下操作的超声医疗装置的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07794414B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-14

    申请号:US10774898

    申请日:2004-02-09

    IPC分类号: A61H1/00

    摘要: The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for an ultrasonic medical device operating in a torsional mode and a transverse mode. An ultrasonic probe of the ultrasonic medical device is placed in communication with a biological material. An ultrasonic energy source is activated to produce an electrical signal that drives a transducer to produce a torsional vibration of the ultrasonic probe. The torsional vibration produces a component of force in a transverse direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the ultrasonic probe, thereby exciting a transverse vibration along the longitudinal axis causing the ultrasonic probe to undergo both a torsional vibration and a transverse vibration. The torsional vibration and the transverse vibration cause cavitation in a medium surrounding the ultrasonic probe to ablate the biological material.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供一种在扭转模式和横向模式下操作的超声医疗装置的装置和方法。 将超声波医疗装置的超声波探头放置成与生物材料连通。 激活超声能量源以产生驱动换能器以产生超声波探头的扭转振动的电信号。 扭转振动相对于超声波探头的纵轴在横向上产生力的分量,从而激励沿着纵向轴线的横向振动,使得超声波探头经受扭转振动和横向振动。 扭转振动和横向振动会在超声波探头周围的介质中引起气蚀,以消除生物材料。