METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OFF-AXIS VISUALIZATION
    1.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OFF-AXIS VISUALIZATION 审中-公开
    用于非轴可视化的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2006110275A2

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-19

    申请号:PCT/US2006/010378

    申请日:2006-03-21

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for off-axis visualization are described herein. An endoluminal tissue manipulation assembly is disclosed which provides for a stable endoluminal platform and which also provides for effective triangulation of tools. Such an apparatus may comprise an optionally shape-lockable elongate body defining a longitudinal axis and adapted for endoluminal advancement in a patient body, at least one articulatable visualization lumen disposed near or at a distal region of the elongate body, the at least one articulating visualization lumen being adapted to articulate off-axis relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate body, and at least one articulatable tool arm member disposed near or at the distal region of the elongate body, the at least one articulatable tool arm member being adapted to articulate off-axis and manipulate a tissue region of interest.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于离轴可视化的方法和装置。 公开了一种腔内组织操作组件,其提供稳定的内腔平台,并且还提供工具的有效三角测量。 这种装置可以包括限定纵向轴线并且适于在患者体内进行腔内前进的可选形状可锁定细长体,至少一个可伸长的可视腔,其设置在细长体的远端区域附近或位于该远端区域处,该至少一个铰接可视化 内腔适于相对于细长主体的纵向轴线偏轴关节,以及设置在细长主体的远侧区域附近或其附近的至少一个可铰接工具臂构件,所述至少一个可铰接工具臂构件适于铰接 离轴并且操纵感兴趣的组织区域。

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING FORCE TO AN END EFFECTOR OVER AN ELONGATE MEMBER

    公开(公告)号:WO2006078429A3

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-27

    申请号:PCT/US2005/047306

    申请日:2005-12-28

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for conveying or transmitting force or energy to a medical end effector coupled to a flexible or rigid shaft are described herein. One variation of such apparatus may be used to manipulate tissue and create a tissue fold and may generally comprise an elongate tubular member having an end effector disposed thereon. The end effector may comprise a tissue engagement member adapted to engage tissue, a first stabilizing member and a second stabilizing member positioned at the tubular member distal end, and a launch tube adapted to pivot about the first stabilizing member. Elements of the end effector may be actuable via various force transmission elements and/or mechanisms. Such force transmission elements preferably are integrated into and/or are actuable via a handle. The force transmission mechanisms may be utilized to actuate and/or transmit force to alternative medical end effectors coupled to flexible or rigid shafts.

    SURGICAL GEL SEAL
    4.
    发明申请
    SURGICAL GEL SEAL 审中-公开
    手术密封

    公开(公告)号:WO2005044074A3

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-13

    申请号:PCT/US2004029853

    申请日:2004-09-14

    Abstract: A surgical valve includes a housing with a proximal housing portion and a distal housing portion cooperating to define a gel cavity. A seal material is disposed in the gel cavity and includes a gel having flow characteristics and in compressible characteristics. A distal guide tube is provided to facilitate retrograde insertion of a surgical instrument into the seal material. During assembly, pressure is applied by the housing portions to the seal material in order to form a circumferential seal and to close an instrument channel. Manufacture can be facilitated by use of a mandrel for maintaining the structural elements in axial alignment. Complimentary screw threads disposed between the first and second housing portions can be used to pressurize the gel and thereby create a locking force on an inserted instrument. Detented tabs can be provided to facilitate control of this locking force.-

    Abstract translation: 手术阀包括具有近端壳体部分的壳体和协作以限定凝胶腔的远端壳体部分。 密封材料设置在凝胶腔中,并且包括具有流动特性和可压缩特性的凝胶。 提供远端引导管以便于手术器械逆行插入到密封材料中。 在组装期间,通过壳体部分将压力施加到密封材料上,以形成周向密封并封闭仪器通道。 可以通过使用用于将结构元件保持轴向对准的心轴来促进制造。 设置在第一和第二壳体部分之间的免费螺纹螺纹可用于对凝胶加压,从而在插入的仪器上产生锁定力。 可以提供定位突片以便于控制该锁定力。

    HIGH FLOW STONE BASKET SYSTEM
    6.
    发明申请
    HIGH FLOW STONE BASKET SYSTEM 审中-公开
    高流动石盆系统

    公开(公告)号:WO03033044A3

    公开(公告)日:2003-10-09

    申请号:PCT/US0218975

    申请日:2002-06-14

    CPC classification number: A61B1/018 A61B17/221 A61B2017/22072 A61B2017/2212

    Abstract: A medical device for viewing inside a body and for retrieving an object from a location within the body, the medical device comprising an endoscope (32) having a tube defining a working channel (36) and a basket (48) engageable with the object. In one embodiment of the invention, the basket (48) does not require a sheath and is disposed through the working channel such that the endoscope operates to contain or activate the sheathless basket. In another embodiment of the invention, a single push wire (66) with a collar (64) at its end is used in place of a sheath to control the opening and closing of the basket. In another embodiment of the invention, a tapered and funnel-shaped sheath (70) surrounding the basket is used to contain or activate the basket. The invention minimizes the basket crossing profile so as to improve fluid flow in the working channel.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在体内观察并用于从身体内的位置检索物体的医疗装置,所述医疗装置包括内窥镜(32),所述内窥镜具有限定工作通道(36)的管和与物体接合的筐(48)。 在本发明的一个实施例中,筐(48)不需要护套并且通过工作通道设置,使得内窥镜操作以容纳或激活无鞘筐。 在本发明的另一个实施例中,使用在其端部具有套环(64)的单个推进线(66)代替护套来控制篮子的打开和关闭。 在本发明的另一个实施例中,围绕篮子的锥形和漏斗形护套(70)用于容纳或激活筐。 本发明使筐横向轮廓最小化,以便改善工作通道中的流体流动。

    HIGH-FLOW LOW-PRESSURE IRRIGATION SYSTEM
    7.
    发明申请
    HIGH-FLOW LOW-PRESSURE IRRIGATION SYSTEM 审中-公开
    高流量低压灌溉系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2003033050A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-04-24

    申请号:PCT/US2002/027923

    申请日:2002-08-29

    Abstract: A high-flow low-pressure irrigation system (10) for directing a fluid to and recovering the fluid from an area within a body, the irrigation system (10) comprising a sheath (37) and a flexible catheter (20) disposed in the sheath (37). The catheter (20) comprises a plurality of apertures (26) at a distal pigtail portion (28). The fluid is directed through the apertures (26) and recovered through the sheath (37). Renal applications include alkaline irrigation for dissolution of uric acid stones, chemo-dissolution of cystine stones, irrigation with chemotherapy drugs after ureteroscopic tumor management, antibiotic irrigation for severe infection (e.g., fungal and bacterial), and irrigation of thrombotic agents (Alum or direct delivery of Amicar for renal bleeding).

    Abstract translation: 一种用于将流体引导到身体内的区域并从其中回收流体的高流量低压灌溉系统(10),所述灌溉系统(10)包括护套(37)和柔性导管(20),所述柔性导管 护套(37)。 导管(20)包括在远端猪尾部分(28)处的多个孔(26)。 流体被引导通过孔(26)并通过护套(37)回收。 肾脏应用包括尿液结石的碱性灌洗,胱氨酸结石的化学溶解,输尿管镜肿瘤治疗后的化学药物灌注,严重感染的抗生素灌注(例如真菌和细菌)以及血栓形成剂的灌注(Alum或直接 交付Amicar用于肾脏出血)。

    HIGH FLOW STONE BASKET SYSTEM
    8.
    发明申请
    HIGH FLOW STONE BASKET SYSTEM 审中-公开
    高流动石盆系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2003033044A2

    公开(公告)日:2003-04-24

    申请号:PCT/US2002/018975

    申请日:2002-06-14

    IPC: A61M

    CPC classification number: A61B1/018 A61B17/221 A61B2017/22072 A61B2017/2212

    Abstract: A medical device for viewing inside a body and for retrieving an object from a location within the body, the medical device comprising an endoscope having a tube defining a working channel and a basket engageable with the object. In one embodiment of the invention, the basket does not require a sheath and is disposed through the working channel such that the endoscope operates to contain or activate the sheathless basket. In another embodiment of the invention, a single push wire with a collar at its end is used in place of a sheath to control the opening and closing of the basket. In another embodiment of the invention, a tapered and funnel-shaped sheath surrounding the basket is used to contain or activate the basket. The invention minimizes the basket crossing profile so as to improve fluid flow in the working channel.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在体内观察并用于从身体内的位置检索物体的医疗装置,所述医疗装置包括具有限定工作通道的管和可与所述物体接合的篮的内窥镜。 在本发明的一个实施例中,篮子不需要护套并且通过工作通道设置,使得内窥镜操作以容纳或激活无鞘篮。 在本发明的另一个实施例中,使用在其端部具有套环的单个推动线代替护套来控制筐的打开和关闭。 在本发明的另一个实施例中,围绕篮子的锥形和漏斗形护套用于容纳或激活筐。 本发明使筐横向轮廓最小化,以便改善工作通道中的流体流动。

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OFF-AXIS VISUALIZATION
    10.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OFF-AXIS VISUALIZATION 审中-公开
    用于非轴可视化的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2006110275A3

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-07

    申请号:PCT/US2006010378

    申请日:2006-03-21

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for off-axis visualization are described herein. An endoluminal tissue manipulation assembly is disclosed which provides for a stable endoluminal platform and which also provides for effective triangulation of tools. Such an apparatus may comprise an optionally shape-lockable elongate body defining a longitudinal axis and adapted for endoluminal advancement in a patient body, at least one articulatable visualization lumen disposed near or at a distal region of the elongate body, the at least one articulating visualization lumen being adapted to articulate off-axis relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate body, and at least one articulatable tool arm member disposed near or at the distal region of the elongate body, the at least one articulatable tool arm member being adapted to articulate off-axis and manipulate a tissue region of interest.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于离轴可视化的方法和装置。 公开了一种腔内组织操作组件,其提供稳定的内腔平台,并且还提供工具的有效三角测量。 这样的装置可以包括限定纵向轴线并且适于在患者体内进行腔内前进的可选形状可锁定细长体,至少一个可伸长的可视腔,其设置在细长体的远端区域附近或位于该远端区域,该至少一个关节显示 内腔适于相对于细长主体的纵向轴线偏轴关节,以及设置在细长主体的远端区域附近或其附近的至少一个可铰接工具臂构件,所述至少一个可铰接工具臂构件适于铰接 离轴并操纵感兴趣的组织区域。

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