Liquid light-guide catheter with optically diverging tip

    公开(公告)号:US10716625B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-21

    申请号:US15856656

    申请日:2017-12-28

    Abstract: A light-diverting catheter tip is provided according to embodiments disclosed herein. The light-diverting catheter tip may be coupled with the distal tip of a laser catheter and divert at least a portion of the light exiting the distal tip of the laser catheter such that the spot size of the laser beam on an object after exiting the catheter tip is larger than the spot size of the light entering the catheter without the catheter tip. The catheter tip may be removably coupled with the catheter or constructed as part of the catheter. In other embodiment, the catheter tip may conduct fluid and/or divert fluid at the tip of the laser catheter.

    ENDOCARDIAL LEAD CUTTING APPARATUS
    2.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20160339232A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-24

    申请号:US15218444

    申请日:2016-07-25

    Abstract: In some embodiments, without limitation, the invention comprises an apparatus for cutting an endocardial lead within a patient. The apparatus comprises a generally flexible tubular member having a proximal end and distal end. At least one blade or cutting surface is affixed to the distal end of the tubular member. The apparatus optionally includes an adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust the blade or cutting surface between an extended position and a retracted position. The blade or cutting surface engages the endocardial lead to cut the lead. Various embodiments include a v-shaped groove defining the cutting surfaces. Other embodiments may comprise a rotatable blade of an inner shaft rotating within the tubular member and cutting the lead received within the v-shaped groove, and blades or cutting surfaces functioning like guillotines or scissors retracting into a distal end of the tubular member.

    RAPID EXCHANGE BIAS LASER CATHETER DESIGN
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20160220310A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-04

    申请号:US15094612

    申请日:2016-04-08

    Abstract: Embodiments of a balloon biasing laser catheter are provided. In some embodiments, the laser catheter may include a distal tip that extends from the distal end of the catheter from a point near the light guide aperture. The distal tip may be disposed at the periphery of the catheter. In some embodiments, a balloon may be disposed between the light guide aperture and the distal tip, such that the a light guide extending from the aperture may be disposed proximate with the distal tip having the balloon in between. A retaining wire may be coupled with the distal tip and slidably coupled with the light guide. The retaining wire may keep the light guide biased relatively parallel with the distal tip and/or the catheter body when the balloon is inflated. The light guide may include a guidewire lumen the extends to the distal end of the distal tip.

    Rapid exchange bias laser catheter design
    4.
    发明授权
    Rapid exchange bias laser catheter design 有权
    快速交换偏光激光导管设计

    公开(公告)号:US09308047B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-12

    申请号:US14137424

    申请日:2013-12-20

    Abstract: Embodiments of a balloon biasing laser catheter are provided. In some embodiments, the laser catheter may include a distal tip that extends from the distal end of the catheter from a point near the light guide aperture. The distal tip may be disposed at the periphery of the catheter. In some embodiments, a balloon may be disposed between the light guide aperture and the distal tip, such that the a light guide extending from the aperture may be disposed proximate with the distal tip having the balloon in between. A retaining wire may be coupled with the distal tip and slidably coupled with the light guide. The retaining wire may keep the light guide biased relatively parallel with the distal tip and/or the catheter body when the balloon is inflated. The light guide may include a guidewire lumen the extends to the distal end of the distal tip.

    Abstract translation: 提供气球偏置激光导管的实施例。 在一些实施例中,激光导管可以包括从导管孔附近的点从导管的远端延伸的远侧末端。 远侧末端可以设置在导管的周边。 在一些实施例中,球囊可以设置在光导孔和远侧末端之间,使得从孔径延伸的光导可以设置成与具有气囊的远侧末端相邻。 保持线可以与远侧末端联接并且与光导可滑动地联接。 当气囊膨胀时,保持线可以保持光导件与远侧末端和/或导管体相对平行。 光导可以包括延伸到远侧末端的远端的导丝管腔。

    ENDOCARDIAL LEAD CUTTING APPARATUS
    9.
    发明申请
    ENDOCARDIAL LEAD CUTTING APPARATUS 审中-公开
    内胆铅切割装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160001064A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-07

    申请号:US14857621

    申请日:2015-09-17

    Abstract: In some embodiments, without limitation, the invention comprises an apparatus for cutting an endocardial lead within a patient. The apparatus comprises a generally flexible tubular member having a proximal end and distal end. At least one blade or cutting surface is affixed to the distal end of the tubular member. The apparatus optionally includes an adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust the blade or cutting surface between an extended position and a retracted position. The blade or cutting surface engages the endocardial lead to cut the lead. Various embodiments include a v-shaped groove defining the cutting surfaces. Other embodiments may comprise a rotatable blade of an inner shaft rotating within the tubular member and cutting the lead received within the v-shaped groove, and blades or cutting surfaces functioning like guillotines or scissors retracting into a distal end of the tubular member.

    Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中,但不限于,本发明包括用于在患者体内切割心内膜的铅的装置。 该装置包括具有近端和远端的大体上柔性的管状构件。 至少一个叶片或切割表面固定到管状构件的远端。 所述设备可选地包括适于在延伸位置和缩回位置之间调节所述刀片或切割表面的调节机构。 刀片或切割表面接合心内膜导线以切断引线。 各种实施例包括限定切割表面的V形槽。 其他实施例可以包括在管状构件内旋转的内轴的可旋转刀片,并且切割接收在V形槽内的引线,以及用作缩回到管状构件的远端中的诸如闸刀或剪刀的刀片或切割表面。

    Retractable separating systems and methods

    公开(公告)号:US10537354B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-21

    申请号:US15695638

    申请日:2017-09-05

    Inventor: Kevin D. Taylor

    Abstract: A method for detaching an object from a patient includes providing a tool having a sheath, and a separating assembly operably coupled to a distal end of the sheath. The separating assembly includes a separator moveably coupled to a tip via a threadable connection. The separating assembly is placed near patient tissue that is attached to the object, the sheath is rotated to move the separator distal to the tip, and the separator is applied to the patient tissue that is attached to the object, so as to separate the tissue. A separating system includes a sheath, and a separator threadably coupled with a distal end of the sheath. The separator is adapted to switch between a first configuration where a separating mechanism is deployed, and a second configuration where the separating mechanism is undeployed.

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