Patent classifications
A61B2090/3933
Steerable Endoluminal Punch with Introducer
An endoluminal punch system including a sheath and dilator. The endoluminal punch may include energy delivery system capable of being transmitted from the proximal end to the distal end of the endoluminal punch to assist with tissue crossing and incisions. The dilator may include selectively deployable cutting mechanism to create incisions in tissue that are larger than their basic external diameter. The system may also be configured to reduce the risk of generating plastic emboli during insertion of the endoluminal punch.
FBSA-BASED THERAPEUTIC AND RADIOIMAGING CONJUGATES TARGETING CARBONIC ANHYDRASE POSITIVE CANCERS
The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods of carbonic anhydrase IX inhibitors. The present disclosure also relates to targeting conjugates of carbonic anhydrase IX inhibitors. The present disclosure also relates to the use of targeting conjugates of carbonic anhydrase IX inhibitors in methods of treating disease and for imaging of disease.
BIOLOGICAL TISSUE POSITION LOCATION AND MARKING
Methods of performing surgical operations and associated devices are disclosed. An example method may include locating a first position on a first surface of a biological tissue; locating a second position on a second opposing surface of the biological tissue, the second position corresponding to the first position; and marking the second position on the second surface. The second surface may be generally opposite the first surface. An example method may include, after marking the second position, performing a therapeutic procedure on the biological tissue in the vicinity of the second position.
Double balloon catheter having a lobed inner balloon
An apparatus, including a flexible insertion tube having a distal end for insertion into a body cavity, and first and second conduits configured to deliver first and second fluids, respectively, to the distal end. The distal end includes a first balloon coupled to the first conduit so that the first fluid inflates the first balloon and is delivered, via one or more spray ports in the first balloon, to tissue in the body cavity, a second balloon contained within the first balloon and coupled to the second conduit so that the second fluid inflates the second balloon, and multiple splines including a flexible, resilient material and extending along a longitudinal axis of the distal end, and configured to constrain the second balloon so that inflation of the second balloon creates lobes that form, along the longitudinal axis between the lobes, channels that direct the first fluid to the spray ports.
Fluorescence based flow imaging and measurements
Fluorescence based tracking of a light-emitting marker in a bodily fluid stream is conducted by: providing a light-emitting marker into a fluid stream; establishing field of view monitoring by placement of a sensor, such as a high speed camera, at a region of interest; recording image data of light emitted by the marker at the region of interest; determining time characteristics of the light output of the marker traversing the field of view; and calculating flow characteristics based on the time characteristics. Furthermore generating a velocity vector map may be conducted using a cross correlation technique, leading and falling edge considerations, subtraction, and/or thresholding.
Compositions, systems, kits, and methods for neural ablation
Disclosed are compositions, devices, systems, kits, and methods for neural ablation.
MARKER HAVING ENHANCED ULTRASOUND VISIBILITY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
A method and system are used to enhance a marker material to include a plurality of air bubbles. The method of manufacturing a marker includes enhancing a marker material to include a plurality of air bubbles using at least a first EFD and a second EFD. The method may include cycling repeatedly through a transfer process between a first container and a second container. A system for enhancing a marker material includes a transfer apparatus configured to receive a marker material and a selected amount of air. The system comprises a first EFD coupled to a first end of the transfer apparatus and a second EFD coupled to a second end of the transfer apparatus.
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY SUTURE DEVICE
The present invention is directed towards an interventional radiology suture device which comprises a head configured for slidable receipt of a plunger assembly, a shaped cannula extending outwardly from the head for transmitting a threaded suture, a central body extending between the head and the shaped cannula, the central body presenting a channel for receiving a cartridge of threaded sutures which are dispensed though the shaped cannula towards a surgical site.
VASCULAR CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
A closure device system for sealing a percutaneous puncture in a vessel wall can comprise a toggle configured to engage an interior surface of the vessel wall, a plug configured to engage an exterior sur-face of the vessel wall, and a suture that extends through the plug and through the toggle along at least a first direction so as to couple the toggle to the plug. The system can further comprise a tube that extends through the plug and through the toggle along the first direction such that a distal end of the tube is disposed distally to the toggle. The tube can define a guidewire lumen that extends therethrough along the first direction. And the guidewire lumen can be configured to receive a guidewire that protrudes from the vessel wall such that the plug, toggle, and tube are slidable along the guidewire toward the vessel wall.
ENDOVASCULAR ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY (EEG) AND ELECTROCORTICOGRAPHY (ECoG) DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS
The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for endovascular electroencephalography (EEG) and electrocorticography (ECoG) systems. In some embodiments, the disclosed systems include electrode arrays that are configured to record and/or stimulate brain tissue via placement within blood vessels of the brain. Venous and arterial EEG and ECoG electrodes, ambulatory EEG and ECoG systems, and transcutaneous access and signal control systems for general and ambulatory endovascular electroencephalography (EEG) and electrocorticography (ECoG), as well as endovascular neural stimulating electrodes are discussed.