DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING THE EPIDURAL SPACE
    1.
    发明申请
    DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING THE EPIDURAL SPACE 有权
    用于接收EPID空间的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080132926A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-05

    申请号:US11948980

    申请日:2007-11-30

    IPC分类号: A61B17/32 A61B17/58

    摘要: An apparatus for accessing the epidural space in a mammal has a cutting sheath with a distal end adapted to transition from a closed cutting configuration to an open configuration. A tissue engagement device is in a hollow portion of the sheath. The tissue engagement device has a blunt distal end and an engagement feature. A method of accessing an epidural space includes the step of forming an opening to a position at or near the ligamentum flavum using the cutting sheath. Another step of the method is positioning a tissue engagement device within the hollow portion of the cutting sheath. Another step of the method is transitioning the cutting sheath from the closed cutting configuration to the open configuration. Another step of the method is manipulating the tissue engagement device to controllably advance the tissue engagement device at least partially through the ligamentum flavum.

    摘要翻译: 用于进入哺乳动物硬膜外腔的装置具有切割鞘,其远端适于从封闭的切割构型转变到打开构型。 组织接合装置位于护套的中空部分中。 组织接合装置具有钝的远端和接合特征。 进入硬膜外腔的方法包括使用切割鞘在黄韧带或其附近形成开口的步骤。 该方法的另一步是将组织接合装置定位在切割鞘的中空部分内。 该方法的另一步是将切割护套从封闭切割构型转变到打开构型。 该方法的另一步骤是操纵组织接合装置,以可控地推进组织接合装置至少部分地穿过黄韧带。

    Devices and methods for accessing the epidural space
    2.
    发明授权
    Devices and methods for accessing the epidural space 有权
    用于进入硬膜外腔的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07922738B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-12

    申请号:US11948980

    申请日:2007-11-30

    IPC分类号: A61B17/32

    摘要: An apparatus for accessing the epidural space in a mammal has a cutting sheath with a distal end adapted to transition from a closed cutting configuration to an open configuration. A tissue engagement device is in a hollow portion of the sheath. The tissue engagement device has a blunt distal end and an engagement feature. A method of accessing an epidural space includes the step of forming an opening to a position at or near the ligamentum flavum using the cutting sheath. Another step of the method is positioning a tissue engagement device within the hollow portion of the cutting sheath. Another step of the method is transitioning the cutting sheath from the closed cutting configuration to the open configuration. Another step of the method is manipulating the tissue engagement device to controllably advance the tissue engagement device at least partially through the ligamentum flavum.

    摘要翻译: 用于进入哺乳动物硬膜外腔的装置具有切割鞘,其远端适于从封闭的切割构型转变到打开构型。 组织接合装置位于护套的中空部分中。 组织接合装置具有钝的远端和接合特征。 进入硬膜外腔的方法包括使用切割鞘在黄韧带或其附近形成开口的步骤。 该方法的另一步是将组织接合装置定位在切割鞘的中空部分内。 该方法的另一步是将切割护套从封闭切割构型转变到打开构型。 该方法的另一步骤是操纵组织接合装置,以可控地推进组织接合装置至少部分地穿过黄韧带。

    Catheter control systems
    3.
    发明授权
    Catheter control systems 有权
    导管控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US09101735B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-11

    申请号:US12499011

    申请日:2009-07-07

    IPC分类号: A61B1/01 A61M25/01 A61M25/00

    摘要: Catheter control systems which facilitate the tracking of an angle of deflection of a catheter distal end can be used for any number of procedures where catheter orientation relative to the body is desirable, e.g., in transseptal access procedures where an accurate angle of puncture of the septal wall is desirable. Such control systems may comprise a steerable handle which is oriented relative to the catheter steerable section to provide for consistent catheter articulation upon corresponding manipulation of the steering ring. Another variation may utilize an orientation indicator to track the deflectable distal end. For instance, an orientation marker as visualized through an imaging hood on the distal end may correspond to identical orientation markers on the control handle such that articulation of a steering mechanism in a direction relative to the orientation markers deflects the catheter distal end in a corresponding direction relative to the visualized orientation markers.

    摘要翻译: 促进跟踪导管远端的偏转角度的导管控制系统可用于任何数量的程序,其中导管相对于身体的取向是期望的,例如在中间通道的准确的穿刺角度 墙是理想的。 这样的控制系统可以包括相对于导管可转向部分定向的可操纵手柄,以在相应操纵转向环时提供一致的导管关节运动。 另一种变型可以利用取向指示器来跟踪可偏转的远端。 例如,通过远端上的成像罩可视化的取向标记可以对应于控制手柄上的相同的取向标记,使得转向机构在相对于定向标记的方向上的关节转动导管远端在相应方向 相对于可视化的取向标记。

    Methods and apparatus for efficient purging
    7.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for efficient purging 有权
    高效吹扫的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US09510732B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-06

    申请号:US12499681

    申请日:2009-07-08

    IPC分类号: A61B1/00 A61B1/04

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for efficient purging from an imaging hood are described which facilitate the visualization of tissue regions through a clear fluid. Such a system may include an imaging hood having one or more layers covering the distal opening and defines one or more apertures which control the infusion and controlled retention of the clearing fluid into the hood. In this manner, the amount of clearing fluid may be limited and the clarity of the imaging of the underlying tissue through the fluid within the hood may be maintained for relatively longer periods of time by inhibiting, delaying, or preventing the infusion of surrounding blood into the viewing field. The aperture size may be controlled to decrease or increase through selective inflation of the membrane or other mechanisms.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于从成像罩高效清洗的方法和装置,其通过透明流体促进组织区域的可视化。 这样的系统可以包括具有覆盖远端开口的一层或多层的成像罩,并且限定一个或多个孔,其控制输液并将清除流体控制在罩中。 以这种方式,可以限制清除液体的量,并且可以通过抑制,延迟或防止将周围血液输注到相对更长的时间段内,使通过罩内的流体的潜在组织的成像清晰度 视野。 可以通过膜或其它机构的选择性膨胀来控制孔径尺寸以减小或增加。

    Visual electrode ablation systems
    9.
    发明授权
    Visual electrode ablation systems 有权
    视觉电极消融系统

    公开(公告)号:US08709008B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-29

    申请号:US12118439

    申请日:2008-05-09

    IPC分类号: A61B18/12

    摘要: Visual electrode ablation systems are described herein which include a deployment catheter and an attached imaging hood deployable into an expanded configuration. In use, the imaging hood is placed against or adjacent to a region of tissue to be imaged in a body lumen that is normally filled with an opaque bodily fluid such as blood. A translucent or transparent fluid, such as saline, can be pumped into the imaging hood until the fluid displaces any blood, thereby leaving a clear region of tissue to be imaged via an imaging element in the deployment catheter. An electric current may be passed through the fluid such that it passes directly to the tissue region being imaged and the electrical energy is conducted through the fluid without the need for a separate ablation probe or instrument to ablate the tissue being viewed.

    摘要翻译: 本文描述了视觉电极消融系统,其包括部署导管和可展开成扩展构型的附接成像罩。 在使用中,成像罩被放置在通常填充有不透明体液如血液的体腔中的待成像组织区域附近或邻近。 半透明或透明的液体(例如盐水)可被泵送到成像罩中,直到流体移动任何血液,从而留下通过展开导管中的成像元件成像的组织的清晰区域。 电流可以通过流体,使得其直接通过被成像的组织区域,并且电能通过流体传导,而不需要单独的消融探针或器械来烧蚀被观察的组织。

    Shape-sensing expandable member
    10.
    发明授权
    Shape-sensing expandable member 有权
    形状感应可扩张件

    公开(公告)号:US08463359B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-11

    申请号:US12109175

    申请日:2008-04-24

    IPC分类号: A61B5/055 A61B8/14 A61M29/00

    摘要: An expandable member for characterizing a three-dimensional space within a mammalian body is described. The expandable member is delivered to a target region in a deflated state where it is expanded by inflation of the member. Sensory transducers that contact the member relay sensory information generated when the member is in an expanded state to a microprocessor located outside the body. Using the sensory information, a data-driven picture that characterizes the three-dimensional space within the body is created with a microprocessor. The apparatus is useful in preparation for minimally invasive surgical therapy.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于表征哺乳动物体内的三维空间的可扩展构件。 可膨胀构件以放气状态被输送到目标区域,在膨胀状态下,膨胀构件通过构件的膨胀膨胀。 感测传感器,其将当构件处于展开状态时产生的构件继电器感测信息接触位于身体外部的微处理器。 使用感官信息,用微处理器创建表征身体内的三维空间的数据驱动画面。 该装置可用于微创手术治疗的准备。