Patent classifications
A61B5/4041
Miniaturized wireless ultrasound energy transfer system for powering a bio-implantable medical device
A system for providing energy to a bio-implantable medical device includes an acoustic energy delivery device and a bio-implantable electroacoustical energy converter. The acoustic energy delivery device generates acoustic energy with a multi-dimensional array of transmitting electroacoustical transducers. The acoustic energy is received by one or more receiving electroacoustical transducers in the bio-implantable electroacoustical energy converter. The receiving electroacoustical transducers convert the acoustic energy to electrical energy to power the bio-implantable medical device directly or indirectly. An external alignment system provides lateral and/or angular positioning of an ultrasound energy transmitter over an ultrasound energy receiver. The acoustic energy transmitter alignment system comprises either or both x-y-z plus angular positioning components, and/or a substantially multi-dimensional array of transmitters plus position sensors in both the transmitter and receiver units.
APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR PRE-ACTION THERAPY
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus, method and system for physical, pre-action, extremity and related spinal cord, brain stem and neural therapies. An apparatus according to the present disclosure can include: a computing device configured to convert an input control action into a simulation instruction, wherein the input control action is provided by an input device; at least one simulated extremity operatively connected to the computing device and configured to simulate at least one modeled human anatomical movement based on the simulation instruction, wherein the at least one modeled human anatomical movement is distinct from the input control action; and a feedback device operatively connected to the computing device and configured to transmit a sensory response, wherein the sensory response is based on the modeled human anatomical movement.
Medicament distribution systems and related methods of use
Embodiments of the disclosure may include a medical device for releasing a medicament. The device may include a multi-layer patch. The patch may include a base layer configured to secure the patch to a body of a user and a medicament array located adjacent the base layer. The array may include a plurality of wells configured to release a quantity of medicament from the array to the body of the user. The device may also include a cover layer located on a side of the medicament array opposite the base layer and a pump operably coupled to the patch and configured to deliver a quantity of fluid to the patch.
Non-surgical laser treatment for a fibrous mass
A method for treating a fibrous mass, which comprises a Morton's neuroma or a plantar firbroma. The method comprises identifying a location of the fibrous mass, determining a first size of the fibrous mass, non-surgically delivering electromagnetic energy to the fibrous mass, and determining a second size of the fibrous mass.
Non-surgical laser treatment for a fibrous mass
Systems and methods for treating a fibrous mass associated with a condition such as Morton's neuroma, plantar firbroma, or Achilles tendinopathy are disclosed. According to illustrative implementations, exemplary methods may comprise identifying a location of the fibrous mass and non-surgically delivering electromagnetic energy to the fibrous mass.
Nerve stimulation system
A system (1) for electrically stimulating a nerve (3), the system comprising: a first stimulator (5) and a second stimulator (7) for electrically stimulating the nerve, the first stimulator and the second stimulator spaced apart from one another by a first distance; and a controller (9) arranged to: a) set a time interval as a function of the first distance and the speed of propagation of an action potential in the nerve; b) activate the first stimulator for a first stimulation period, thus inducing electrical activity in the nerve; and c) activate the second stimulator for a second stimulation period after the time interval has elapsed after the end of the first time period. Preferably, the time interval is a sum of the first time period and a buffer time period for allowing the nerve to recover from stimulation.
NERVE PROTECTING DISSECTION DEVICE
A nerve mapping system includes an energy based dissection device, a plurality of beacons, and a processing device. The plurality of beacons are disposed in a tissue of a patient. Each beacon is adapted to transmit one or more first electrical signals within the body and receive one or more second energy signals. The processing device is adapted to determine first locations associated with the plurality of beacons, a second location associated with the energy based dissection device, and a third location associated with a nerve within the tissue, based on the one or more second signals, generate a mapping of the first locations, second location, and third location, and cause the first locations, second location, and third location to be displayed on a display device.
DISPLAY METHOD, AND DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE
A display control device includes an image acquisition unit, a position acquisition unit, an image displaying unit, an information acquisition unit, and an information displaying unit. The image displaying unit displays with a display device a target image, the target image being an image a position corresponding to a tool position. The information acquisition unit acquires the at least one medical support information associated with an acquired position that represents the position of the medical tool at a time when the medical support information was acquired. The information displaying unit performs an information display by associating, based on the acquired position associated with the at least one medical support information, the medical support information with a position on the target image and that displays the medical support information.
Methods and Apparatus for Adjusting Neurostimulation Intensity Using Evoked Responses
A neurostimulation system provides for capture verification and stimulation intensity adjustment to ensure effectiveness of vagus nerve stimulation in modulating one or more target functions in a patient. In various embodiments, stimulation is applied to the vagus nerve, and evoked responses are detected to verify that the stimulation captures the vagus nerve and to adjust one or more stimulation parameters that control the stimulation intensity.
MAGNETIC MEASURING APPARATUS
A magnetic measuring apparatus includes an inclination gantry including a mount surface and an inclined surface that is inclined with respect to the mount surface, a cryostat disposed on the inclined surface, a cryocooling system connected to the cryostat, a sensor tube connected to the cryostat and including a curved surface that does not curve in a predetermined direction and curves in a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction such that a center of the curved surface protrudes with respect to side edges of the curved surface, and a magnetic sensor that measures biomagnetism and is housed in the sensor tube such that a sensor surface of the magnetic sensor faces the curved surface. The sensor surface is inclined with respect to the mount surface in a direction that is the same as a direction in which the inclined surface is inclined.