A61B2018/00815

SYSTEMS FOR CARDIAC ABLATION AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
20220346867 · 2022-11-03 ·

Devices, systems, and methods for treating cardiac arrhythmia are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, devices, systems, and methods disclosed herein deliver interrogating energy to tissue at a position on a wall of an anatomical structure of a patient. If the devices, systems, and methods disclosed herein detect a change in electrical activity of the anatomical structure in response to the interrogating energy, the devices, systems, and methods disclosed herein can apply irreversible therapy to the tissue. In some embodiments, the change in electrical activity corresponds to slowing or termination of a detected arrhythmia

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING END EFFECTOR WITH ENERGY SENSITIVE RESISTANCE ELEMENTS

Disclosed is a surgical instrument comprising an end effector with energy sensitive resistance elements.

Delivering tumor treating fields (TTFields) using implantable transducer arrays

Tumor treating fields (TTFields) can be delivered by implanting a plurality of sets of implantable electrode elements within a person's body. Temperature sensors positioned to measure the temperature at the electrode elements are also implanted, along with a circuit that collects temperature measurements from the temperature sensors. In some embodiments, an AC voltage generator configured to apply an AC voltage across the plurality of sets of electrode elements is also implanted within the person's body.

AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION-COORDINATED LITHOTRIPSY
20230081712 · 2023-03-16 ·

Systems and methods for controlling an irrigation flow rate during a lithotripsy procedure are provided. The system includes a laser configured for lithotripsy procedure, a lithotripsy irrigation system, and a temperature sensor configured to provide input to enable control of a flow of the lithotripsy irrigation system in response to a change in temperature from the operation of the laser.

Devices and methods for mapping cardiac tissue

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for generating three-dimensional tissue maps, and particularly fibrosis maps of cardiac tissue. An intravascular device includes an elongated member and a distal tip. An imaging assembly is integrated with the elongated member to enable imaging of the microstructure of tissue near the distal tip. One or more navigation electrodes are positioned at or near the distal tip. Electrical mapping and/or ablation assemblies may also be integrated with the device. Images may be characterized according to a level of fibrosis and, using the corresponding determined locations of the images, a three-dimensional map showing areas of differential fibrosis may be generated. Electrical mapping data may also be integrated with the fibrosis map to generate a composite fibrosis and voltage map.

RADIO-FREQUENCY ABLATION CATHETER AND RADIO-FREQUENCY ABLATION SYSTEM

Disclose are a radio-frequency ablation catheter and a radio-frequency ablation system. The radio-frequency ablation catheter includes a needle tube portion and a handle portion. A sleeve of the handle portion is mounted around a booster of the handle portion. A puncture tube of the needle tube portion is fixed to an end of the sleeve. An electrode tube and a signal conduit of the needle tube portion are disposed passing through the puncture tube. A plurality of needles are provided on the electrode tube and a plurality of supports are provided on the signal conduit. The plurality of supports correspond to the plurality of needles respectively. A plurality of temperature sensors are provided at ends of the plurality of supports.

MONITORING EQUIPMENT AND MONITORING METHOD THEREOF
20230075815 · 2023-03-09 ·

A monitoring equipment and a monitoring method thereof. The monitoring equipment includes: a treatment device (100) and a main control device (200). The treatment device (100) comprises a housing (110), a treatment surface (120) and an antifreeze film (130), and the treatment surface (120) is disposed between the housing (110) and the antifreeze film (130). The treatment device (100) further comprises a detection branch (150), the detection branch (150) comprises a current detection unit (151), and the current detection unit (151) is configured to detect a branch current (I0) of the detection branch (150). The treatment device (100) further comprises an electrode pair (140), and the electrode pair (140) is connected in parallel with the detection branch (150) and then connected to a constant voltage source. The main control device (200) is electrically connected to the treatment device (100).

BALLOON CATHETER AND BALLOON CATHETER SYSTEM
20230126555 · 2023-04-27 ·

A balloon catheter includes: a balloon; an outside shaft connected to a proximal end of the balloon; an inside shaft extending inside the outside shaft and into the balloon to be connected to a distal end of the balloon; and a heating member disposed in the balloon for heating a liquid in the balloon. A distance between a distal end of the outside shaft and a proximal end of the heating member is 0 mm to 5 mm.

Systems and methods for treating tissue with radiofrequency energy

A system for controlling operation of a radiofrequency treatment device to apply radiofrequency energy to tissue to treat tissue to create lesions without ablating the tissue. The system includes a first treatment device having a plurality of electrodes. The electrodes are maintained in axial alignment and fixed radial spacing in retracted and extended positions. The device includes a basket having a plurality of arms. The arms are maintained in a fixed radial spacing in the collapsed position of the basket.

Device for interstitial laser therapy
11633232 · 2023-04-25 · ·

Disclosed is a device for interstitial laser therapy. The device comprises an optical waveguide extending about a central longitudinal axis and having an optical output end; an optical diffuser optically coupled to, optically associate with, or positioned about the optical output end, wherein the optical diffuser comprises a housing having an open end for receiving the optical output end and a first longitudinal portion of the optical waveguide; and a temperature sensor interposed, positioned or located between the central longitudinal axis and an exterior surface of the housing, and preferably within the longitudinal extent of the first longitudinal portion of the optical waveguide. The optical diffuser can be provided with one or more holes, one or more slits, one or more openings, and/or one or more vents. The device can also include a second temperature sensor. Also disclosed is a system for interstitial laser therapy.