CATHETER ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION THEREFOR
    1.
    发明申请
    CATHETER ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION THEREFOR 审中-公开
    电缆电极组件及其构造方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2012074580A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-07

    申请号:PCT/US2011/046269

    申请日:2011-08-02

    Abstract: A family of catheter electrode assemblies includes a flexible circuit 68 having a plurality of electrical traces and a substrate 72; a ring electrode surrounding the flexible circuit 68 and electrically coupled with at least one of the plurality of electrical traces; and an outer covering 90 extending over at least a portion of the electrode 62. A non-contact electrode mapping catheter includes an outer tubing 90 having a longitudinal axis, a deployment member 114, and a plurality of splines 116, at least one of the plurality of splines 116 comprising a flexible circuit 68 including a plurality of electrical traces and a substrate 72, a ring electrode 62 surrounding the flexible circuit 68 and electrically coupled with at least one of the plurality of electrical traces; and an outer covering 90 extending over at least a portion of the ring electrode 62. A method of constructing the family of catheter electrode assemblies is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 一组导管电极组件包括具有多个电迹线的柔性电路68和基底72; 围绕柔性电路68并与多个电迹线中的至少一个电连接的环形电极; 以及在电极62的至少一部分上延伸的外覆盖件90.非接触电极映射导管包括具有纵向轴线的外管90,展开构件114和多个花键116,至少一个 多个花键116包括包括多个电迹线的柔性电路68和基底72,围绕柔性电路68并与多个电迹线中的至少一个电耦合的环形电极62; 以及在环形电极62的至少一部分上延伸的外覆盖件90.还提供了构成导管电极组件系列的方法。

    DEFLECTABLE CATHETER WITH DISTAL DEFLECTABLE SEGMENT
    3.
    发明申请
    DEFLECTABLE CATHETER WITH DISTAL DEFLECTABLE SEGMENT 审中-公开
    具有远程可分离部分的防盗导管

    公开(公告)号:WO2009085470A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-09

    申请号:PCT/US2008/084330

    申请日:2008-11-21

    Abstract: A steerable medical catheter (18) is provided having proximal and distal portions and a selectively deflectable distal segment (24) having anisotropic bending stiffness for deflection of the shaft (16) in individual planes. Upon actuation of pull wires (26), the distal deflectable segment deflects to move/sweep the distal catheter tip (20) through a sweeping plane (100). The anisotropic bending stiffness of the distal deflectable segment permits in-plane movement of the distal catheter tip (20) in the sweeping plane (100) while resisting out-of-plane movements. In one arrangement, stiffening elements are selectively disposed within the distal deflectable segment (24) such that the out-of-plane bending stiffness increases to a value greater than the in-plane bending stiffness in the sweeping plane. In another arrangement, the cross section of a distal deflectable segment is altered to produce anisotropic area inertias of moment about its centroidal axes, and thus anisotropic bending stiffnesses

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种可操纵的医疗导管(18),其具有近端部分和远端部分以及具有用于各个平面中的轴(16)的偏转的各向异性弯曲刚度的可选择性偏转的远端部分(24)。 在牵引线(26)致动时,远端可偏转段偏转以使远端导管尖端(20)移动/扫掠通过扫掠平面(100)。 远端可偏转段的各向异性弯曲刚度允许远侧导管尖端(20)在扫掠平面(100)内的平面内运动,同时抵抗平面外运动。 在一种布置中,加强元件选择性地设置在远侧可偏转节段(24)内,使得平面外弯曲刚度增加到大于扫掠平面内的平面内弯曲刚度的值。 在另一种布置中,改变远侧可偏转节段的横截面以产生绕其重心轴线的力矩的各向异性面积惯性,因此各向异性弯曲刚度

    AUTO LOCK FOR CATHETER HANDLE
    4.
    发明申请
    AUTO LOCK FOR CATHETER HANDLE 审中-公开
    自动锁定电缆手柄

    公开(公告)号:WO2007136984A3

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-29

    申请号:PCT/US2007068269

    申请日:2007-05-04

    CPC classification number: A61M25/0136

    Abstract: The present invention is a catheter actuation handle (14) for deflecting a distal end (18) of a tubular catheter body (12), the handle including an auto-locking mechanism, (54). The handle comprises upper and lower grip portions (24a, 24b), an actuator (20), and an auto-locking mechanism, (54). The auto-locking mechanism (54) is adapted to hold a deflected distal end (18) of the catheter (10) in place without input from the operator. When the distal end (18) of the catheter (10) is deflected from its zero position, it typically will seek a return to its zero position, and as a result exerts a force on the actuator (20). The auto-locking mechanism (54) acts by providing a second force that resists this force from the distal end (18) and holds the distal end (18) in place. As a result, the operator does not need to maintain contact with the buttons (22a, 22b) to maintain the distal end (18) in a set position.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是用于偏转管状导管主体(12)的远端(18)的导管致动手柄(14),该手柄包括自动锁定机构(54)。 手柄包括上和下抓握部分(24a,24b),致动器(20)和自动锁定机构(54)。 自动锁定机构(54)适于将导管(10)的偏转的远端(18)保持在适当的位置,而没有来自操作者的输入。 当导管(10)的远端(18)从其零位偏转时,通常将寻求返回其零位置,并且因此对致动器(20)施加力。 自动锁定机构(54)通过提供抵抗来自远端(18)的该力并将远端(18)保持在适当位置的第二力来起作用。 结果,操作者不需要保持与按钮(22a,22b)的接触,以将远端(18)保持在设定位置。

    CATHETER WITH FLEXIBLE TETHER AND INTRODUCER FOR A CATHETER
    7.
    发明申请
    CATHETER WITH FLEXIBLE TETHER AND INTRODUCER FOR A CATHETER 审中-公开
    带有灵活的三脚架的导管和导管的介绍

    公开(公告)号:WO2012018447A2

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-09

    申请号:PCT/US2011041409

    申请日:2011-06-22

    Inventor: TEGG TROY T

    Abstract: A magnetically-guided catheter (100) includes a tip positioning magnet in the distal electrode assembly (112) configured to interact with externally applied magnetic fields for magnetically-guided movement. A magnetically-guided mapping catheter (100) includes an electrically-conductive capsule in the form of a casing (146) that includes a distal ablation surface and isolates the positioning magnet from bio-fluids to prevent corrosion. An irrigated ablation catheter includes a manifold (206) isolating the positioning magnet(s) from contact with irrigation fluid. Devices and methods for manufacturing magnetically driven electrode-catheter with flexible tethering includes one or more fibers, distributed centrally or peripherally within a catheter shaft and oriented longitudinally, transversely, angularly or spirally. A C-shaped extruded catheter introducer (and re-introducer) includes a longitudinally-extending opening for insertion of a magnetically-guided catheter, removal of the introducer from the catheter and constructed to facilitate its re-use.

    Abstract translation: 磁导向导管(100)包括在远端电极组件(112)中的尖端定位磁体,其配置成与外部施加的磁场相互作用用于磁性引导的运动。 磁导引映射导管(100)包括形式为壳体(146)的导电胶囊,其包括远端消融表面,并将定位磁体与生物流体隔离以防止腐蚀。 灌溉消融导管包括隔离定位磁体与冲洗流体接触的歧管(206)。 用于制造具有柔性束带的磁驱动电极导管的装置和方法包括一个或多个纤维,其分布在导管轴中心或外周并且纵向,横向,角度或螺旋地定向。 C形挤压导管导引器(和重新引导器)包括用于插入导磁导管的纵向延伸的开口,从导管移除引导器并构造成便于其重新使用。

    A CATHETER WITH A MECHANISM FOR OMNI-DIRECTIONAL DEFLECTION OF A CATHETER SHAFT
    8.
    发明申请
    A CATHETER WITH A MECHANISM FOR OMNI-DIRECTIONAL DEFLECTION OF A CATHETER SHAFT 审中-公开
    具有用于导管轴的OMNI-方向偏转的机构的导管

    公开(公告)号:WO2012015544A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-02

    申请号:PCT/US2011/041405

    申请日:2011-06-22

    Inventor: TEGG, Troy T.

    Abstract: A mechanism for omni-directional deflection of a catheter (100) includes a shaft assembly (102) and a controller (104a). Shaft assembly (102) includes first tubular component (118) with a preformed curvilinear distal section, a second straight tubular component (120) with a main axis, and an outer shaft (122). The components (118,120) slide therebetween while preserving common rotation so that when component (120) is axially moved distally, the component (120) deflects the preformed curvilinear section towards the main axis while preserving orientation of outer shaft (122). Controller (104a) effects relative axial movement as well effecting rotation between first and second components (118,120) (and thus also of the preformed curvilinear distal section) without rotating the shaft (122) relative to the handle (112). Varying the deflection of the preformed curvilinear section in combination with variable rotational movement achieves omni-directional distal tip bending.

    Abstract translation: 用于导管(100)的全方位偏转的机构包括轴组件(102)和控制器(104a)。 轴组件(102)包括具有预制的曲线远端部分的第一管状部件(118),具有主轴线的第二直管状部件(120)和外轴(122)。 组件(118,120)在它们之间滑动,同时保持共同的旋转,使得当组件(120)沿远端方向移动时,组件(120)使预制的曲线区段朝着主轴线偏转,同时保持外轴(122)的取向。 控制器(104a)在不相对于手柄(112)旋转轴(122)的同时,影响相对轴向运动,以及影响第一和第二部件(118,120)(以及因此也预先形成的曲线远端部分)之间的旋转。 结合可变旋转运动改变预成型曲线段的偏转,实现了全方位的远端尖端弯曲。

    ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEM
    9.
    发明申请
    ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEM 审中-公开
    机器人手术系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2008045825A2

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-17

    申请号:PCT/US2007080698

    申请日:2007-10-08

    Abstract: A robotic surgical system 10 includes a track 14, a catheter holding device 16 including a catheter receiving portion 26 translatably associated with the track 14, a translation servo mechanism 18 to control translation of the catheter holding device 16 relative to the track 14, a catheter deflection control mechanism 20, a deflection servo mechanism 22 to control the catheter deflection control mechanism 20, and a controller 24 to control at least one of the servo mechanisms. The catheter receiving portion 26 is adapted for quick installation and removal of a catheter 12. The catheter receiving portion 26 may be rotatable, with a rotation servo mechanism to control the rotatable catheter receiving portion 26. The controller 24 controls at least one of the deflection and rotation servo mechanisms to maintain a substantially constant catheter deflection as the catheter 12 rotates. An introducer, which may be steerable, and an expandable, collapsible sterile tube may also be provided.

    Abstract translation: 机器人手术系统10包括轨道14,导管保持装置16,其包括可与轨道14平移地相关联的导管接收部分26;平移伺服机构18,用于控制导管保持装置16相对于轨道14的平移;导管 偏转控制机构20,用于控制导管偏转控制机构20的偏转伺服机构22,以及控制伺服机构中的至少一个的控制器24。 导管接收部分26适于快速安装和移除导管12.导管容纳部分26可以是可旋转的,具有旋转伺服机构以控制可旋转的导管接收部分26.控制器24控制至少一个偏转 以及旋转伺服机构,以在导管12旋转时保持基本恒定的导管偏转。 还可以提供可引导的导引器和可扩张的可收缩的无菌管。

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