Patent classifications
A61B2018/00773
ELECTRIC PULSE ABLATION DEVICE AND SIMULATION METHOD APPLICABLE TO THE SAME
An electric pulse ablation device and a simulation method applicable to the same belong to the technical field of electric pulse devices. A pressure sensor module can realize the early warning of a puncture process, thus avoiding damage of normal organ tissues; and a positioning system can realize positioning navigation of tumor operation puncture. In the present application, according to the changes of the electrolyte parameters collected by a biological impedance analyzer, an impedance adaptation module adjusts input pulse parameters in time, and keeps adaptive high voltage and steep pulse to achieve the best tumor destruction effect; and the ablation effect is very ideal.
ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT SYSTEM WITH PARASITIC ENERGY LOSS MONITOR
A method of performing an electrosurgical procedure includes activating an electrode of a surgical instrument by applying an output power signal with a first energy output profile from a generator to the electrode. An induced electrical parameter of a conductive component is monitored via one or more sensors, the induced electrical parameter being associated with a predetermined electrical parameter threshold. The induced electrical parameter includes a parasitic energy loss. When the induced electrical parameter measured from a conductive component of the surgical instrument meets or exceeds the predetermined electrical parameter threshold during the operation, the output power signal of the generator is adjusted from a first energy output profile to a second energy output profile. The adjustment is operable to reduce the induced electrical parameter measured from the conductive component of the surgical instrument; and to reduce the parasitic energy loss without ceasing delivery of energy to the electrode.
ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH SHAFT VOLTAGE MONITOR
A surgical instrument includes a shaft assembly, an end effector, a console, a conductor assembly, and voltage sensors. The shaft assembly has conductive components. The conductor assembly is configured to transfer power from the console to the end effector and includes a ground return path. Each of the conductive components is configured to couple with a corresponding one of the voltage sensors and with the ground return path. The voltage sensors are operable to measure a voltage potential difference of the coupled conductive component relative to a ground potential defined by the ground return path. The console is configured to determine whether the measured voltage potential difference exceeds a maximum threshold value. When the measured voltage potential difference exceeds the maximum threshold value, the console is further configured to initiate a corrective action.
PLASMA IRRADIATION APPARATUS AND PLASMA IRRADIATION METHOD
A plasma irradiation apparatus includes: a gas guide channel defining therein a flow path for flow of a discharge gas, with an outlet port formed at an end of the flow path; and a discharge section that generates plasma discharge in the gas guide channel. The plasma irradiation apparatus is mounted to a distal device which is movable relative to a target substance. The plasma irradiation apparatus further includes a valve arranged in the gas guide channel or a gas supply channel and configured as a valve capable of changing a flow rate of the discharge gas according to an opening degree of the valve or as a check valve.
BALLOON PRESSURE AND THRESHOLD CONFIGURATION USING AN ALTIMETER AND PREDEFINED VALUES IN DATABASE
A cryotherapy system for use in an operating environment, the cryotherapy system comprising a balloon catheter comprising a balloon defining an internal space, and a fluid control system configured to control delivery of a cryogenic fluid to the balloon catheter so as to maintain the internal space at a desired working pressure. The fluid control system comprises a controller configured to receive an external ambient pressure input and to control or calibrate the delivery of the cryogenic fluid based in part on the external ambient pressure input.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING LASER BEAM EFFICACY IN A LIQUID MEDIUM
The present disclosure generally relates to the field of laser based medical devices. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for enhancing laser beam efficacy in a liquid medium. In many embodiments, laser pulses are modulated based on bubble dynamics to improve energy delivery to a target. A variety of exemplary pulse modulation scheme are described including modulating pulse power down during expansion of an index bubble and modulating pulse power up during collapse of the index bubble.
END EXPIRIUM IDENTIFICATION METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND PROCESSES
The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses and methods that identify end expirium data based on catheter movement data.
ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE WITH AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
A puncturing device configured to create a puncture in a tissue comprising an elongate member comprising a proximal portion defining a longitudinal axis along the length of the elongate member. The elongate member further comprises a flexible distal portion of the that curves away from the longitudinal axis and a distal tip configured to deliver energy to the tissue. A sensing element placed on the flexible distal portion of the elongate member detects the curvature of the distal portion such that when the flexible distal portion of the elongate member is straightened, energy is delivered to the distal tip and when the flexible distal portion of the elongate member is curved, energy is not delivered to the distal tip.
TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME
The present invention relates to a treatment apparatus and a method of controlling the same, and provides a treatment apparatus including an insertion unit formed in such a way as to be inserted into a tissue through a tissue surface, a bending sensing unit sensing bending of the insertion unit occurring during insertion, and a controller controlling the insertion operation of the insertion unit based on information sensed by the bending sensing unit, and a method of controlling the same. In accordance with the present invention, there is an advantage in that a treatment effect can be improved because treatment can be performed in the state in which the insertion unit has been inserted into an accurate target location.
Methods and systems for reducing neural activity in an organ of a subject
The present disclosure provides, according to some embodiments, methods and systems for selectively reducing, blocking or inhibiting at least part of the neural activity in an organ of a subject. In preferred embodiments, the method and system are used for selectively blocking at least part of the neural activity in a duodenum of a subject in need thereof. According to some embodiments, the selective blocking occurs through use of laser radiation. According to some embodiments, the selective blocking comprises causing damage to at least part of sensory nerves located within a target area while maintaining functional activity of tissue surrounding the sensory nerves. According to some embodiments, the sensory nerves include neurons configured to transmit signals triggered by food passing through the duodenum, such as, but not limited to, neurohormonal signals.