An apparatus comprises an electrically power surgical instrument having a handle assembly. The apparatus also comprises a communication device positioned within the handle assembly. The communication device is operable to communicate with at least a portion of the electrically powered surgical instrument. The apparatus further comprises an external device in wireless communication with the communication device. The external device is operable to receive information from the communication device and the external device is operable to provide an output viewable to the user.

An apparatus comprises an electrically power surgical instrument having a handle assembly. The apparatus also comprises a communication device positioned within the handle assembly. The communication device is operable to communicate with at least a portion of the electrically powered surgical instrument. The apparatus further comprises an external device in wireless communication with the communication device. The external device is operable to receive information from the communication device and the external device is operable to provide an output viewable to the user.

Provided is a method of discriminating probes by using a change in resonant frequency, the method including receiving an identification frequency for discriminating the type of probe of an ultrasonic surgical device, analyzing a feedback signal generated on the basis of the received identification frequency information, discriminating any one probe among multiple types of probes on the basis of comparison between an analysis result and preset reference frequency information, and generating a control signal for controlling an operation of the ultrasonic surgical device on the basis of a predetermined value corresponding to the discriminated type of probe.

A device which utilizes low intensity extracorporeal shock therapy for purposes of treating soft tissue damage, cellulite reduction, or erectile dysfunction, to permit a simple, inexpensive, robust, home use solution which permits self-applied treatment for various parts of the user's body with a form factor, display, information, guidance, tutorials and training, marketing communication and purchase opportunities, viewing angle, timers, annunciators, sound attenuation, and payment options which provide an untrained amateur user with all tools and guidance necessary to properly, effectively, safely and affordably self-administer treatments.

A device which utilizes low intensity extracorporeal shock therapy for purposes of treating soft tissue damage, cellulite reduction, or erectile dysfunction, to permit a simple, inexpensive, robust, home use solution which permits self-applied treatment for various parts of the user's body with a form factor, display, information, guidance, tutorials and training, marketing communication and purchase opportunities, viewing angle, timers, annunciators, sound attenuation, and payment options which provide an untrained amateur user with all tools and guidance necessary to properly, effectively, safely and affordably self-administer treatments.

The present disclosure relates to the field of endoscopy. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to delivery systems and methods for coagulating sites of bleeding within mucosal tissues, and in particular, for eradicating esophageal varices.

The present disclosure relates to the field of endoscopy. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to delivery systems and methods for coagulating sites of bleeding within mucosal tissues, and in particular, for eradicating esophageal varices.

Cancer treatment methods using thermotherapy and/or enhanced immunotherapy are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method comprising the steps of: (i) applying controlled thermal energy at 40-43° C. for a first predetermined time period to damage and weaken tumor cells of a tumor in a patient; (ii) administering pulsed high intensity focused ultrasound (pHIFU) in a first ultrasound mode to the tumor cells in the patient so as to damage the tumor cells without increasing the thermal energy; and (iii) administering low intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) in a second ultrasound mode to further damage the tumor cells at a temperature of 39-43° C. for a second predetermined time period while performing observation of the tumor cells by ultrasonic thermometry.

Methods, systems, and computer readable media for utilizing a therapeutic ultrasound device to perform mitral valve decalcification are disclosed. One method includes acquiring, via an ultrasound imaging component, imaging data of a mitral valve in real-time, defining a therapeutic region of interest corresponding to the mitral valve, and utilizing, by a system controller engine, imaging data from the ultrasound imaging component to determine an interval period of minimal mitral annular movement. The method further includes defining a sequence of therapeutic targets within the region of interest of the mitral valve, utilizing the imaging data acquired in real-time by the ultrasound imaging component to provide a therapeutic ultrasound transducer array with a location and depth of an intra-annular focal zone within the mitral valve, and emitting a high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) pulse wave from the therapeutic ultrasound transducer array to each of the therapeutic targets of the mitral valve during the determined interval period and in accordance with the defined sequence.

A laser irradiation device for performing treatment on human skin includes a casing that includes a grip part and a barrel part; a laser oscillator that is accommodated in the casing and configured to generate a laser beam to be irradiated through the barrel part; a contact sensor unit that includes electrodes exposed at the end of the barrel part and a contact sensing unit configured to sense an electric current flowing through the electrodes; and a skin treatment unit that is detachably connected to the barrel part and is operated based on electric signals transmitted through the electrodes of the contact sensor unit.