Patent classifications
A61B2018/207
Composite compact-type fat decomposition device
The present invention relates to a composite compact-type fat decomposition device, which is characterized in that fat in the epidermis of the skin is decomposed by a beam radiated from LEDs (310), fat in the dermis of the skin is decomposed by a beam radiated from a laser tube (100), and fat in the hypodermis of the skin is decomposed by a high frequency generated by an RF plate. The present invention includes: a handle (200) having a laser tube (100) therein and providing a grip; a rubber tab (230) coupled to a first end of the handle and protecting a power line; a ring-shaped LED PCB (300) coupled to a second end of the handle and equipped with LEDs (310); an RF plate support (400) having the LED PCB (300) on a first side and an RF plate (410) on a second side; the RF plate (410) decomposing fat by generating a high frequency; and a controller (500) controlling operations of the LEDs (310), the laser tube (100), and the RF plate (410), in which a beam radiated from the LEDs (310) decomposes fat in the epidermis of the skin, a beam radiated from the laser tube decomposes fat in the dermis of the skin, and the high frequency generated by the RF plate (410) decomposes fat in the hypodermis of the skin.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIODE LASER-INDUCED CALCIUM FRACTURES
Apparatus, systems and methods for fracturing calcium in an artery of a patient. Certain embodiments include a diode laser light source and an optical fiber. In particular embodiments, the optical fiber comprises a polymer or glass optical core, a cladding surrounding the polymer or glass optical core. The optical fiber can comprise one or more emission elements configured to emit electromagnetic energy from the laser light source. The electromagnetic energy can be transmitted through a fluid in the expandable member to fracture the calcium.
Apparatus and method for treating rhinitis
Devices and methods for treating rhinitis are described where the devices are configured to ablate a single nerve branch or multiple nerve branches of the posterior nasal nerves located within the nasal cavity. A surgical probe may be inserted into the sub-mucosal space of a lateral nasal wall and advanced towards a posterior nasal nerve associated with a middle nasal turbinate or an inferior nasal turbinate into a position proximate to the posterior nasal nerve where neuroablation of the posterior nasal nerve may be performed with the surgical probe. The probe device may utilize a visible light beacon that provides trans-illumination of the sub-mucosal tissue or an expandable structure disposed in the vicinity of the distal end of the probe shaft to enable the surgeon to visualize the sub-mucosal position of the distal end of the surgical probe from inside the nasal cavity using, e.g., an endoscope.
MULTI-WAVELENGTH LASER SYSTEM FOR THERMAL ABLATION IN NEUROSURGERY
A multi-wavelength laser system for thermal ablation in neurosurgery includes a magnetic resonance guidance unit, a laser ablation unit, and an optical fiber catheter unit. The laser ablation unit is configured to generate a surgical path and a surgical plan before a surgery, and regulate a plurality of laser modules and cooling modules in real time during the surgery to implement precision ablation of tissues, and the optical fiber catheter unit has a plurality of ablation channels and can implement ablation of a tumor of any scale. The multi-wavelength laser system allows for use of both a multi-wavelength treatment plan and a high-power single-wavelength single-channel treatment plan for precise conformal ablation on regular or irregular tumors, thereby greatly increasing the application range and use flexibility of the laser thermal therapy.
Dual Wavelength Surgical Laser System
A surgical laser system includes a pump module configured to produce pump energy within an operating wavelength, a gain medium configured to convert the pump energy into first laser energy, a non-linear crystal (NLC) configured to convert a portion of the first laser energy into second laser energy, which is a harmonic of the first laser energy, an output, and a first path diversion assembly having first and second operating modes. When the first path diversion assembly is in the first operating mode, the first laser energy is directed along the output path to the output, and the second laser energy is diverted from the output path and the output. When the first path diversion assembly is in the second operating mode, the second laser energy is directed along the output path to the output, and the first laser energy is diverted from the output path and the output.
SURGICAL LASER SYSTEMS AND LASER LITHOTRIPSY TECHNIQUES
A surgical laser system (100) includes a first laser source (140A), a second laser source (140B), a beam combiner (142) and a laser probe (108). The first laser source is configured to output a first laser pulse train (144, 104A) comprising first laser pulses (146). The second laser source is configured to output a second laser pulse train (148, 104B) comprising second laser pulses (150). The beam combiner is configured to combine the first and second laser pulse trains and output a combined laser pulse train (152, 104) comprising the first and second laser pulses. The laser probe is optically coupled to an output of the beam combiner and is configured to discharge the combined laser pulse train.
In some embodiments, a surgical laser system includes a laser generator (102), a laser probe (108), a stone analyzer (170), and a controller (122). The laser generator is configured to generate laser energy (104) based on laser energy settings (126). The laser probe is configured to discharge the laser energy. The stone analyzer has an output relating to a characteristic of a targeted stone (120). The controller comprises at least one processor configured to determine the laser energy settings based on the output.
In some embodiments of a method of fragmenting a targeted kidney or bladder stone, a first laser pulse train (144) comprising first laser pulses (146) is generated using a first laser source (140A). A second laser pulse train (148) comprising second laser pulses (150) is generated using a second laser source (140B). The first and second laser pulse trains are combined into a combined laser pulse train (152) comprising the first and second laser pulses. The stone is exposed to the combined laser pulse train using a laser probe (108). The stone is fragmented in response to exposing the stone to the combined laser pulse train.
In some embodiments of a method of fragmenting a targeted kidney or bladder stone, an output relating to a characteristic of the targeted stone (120) is generated using a stone analyzer (170). Embodiments of the characteristic include an estimated size of the stone, an estimated length of the stone, an estimated composition of the stone, and a vibration frequency measurement of the stone. Laser energy settings (126) are generated based on the output. Laser energy (104) is generated using a laser generator in accordance with the laser energy settings. The stone is exposed to the laser energy using a laser probe (108
Apparatus and Method for Treating Rhinitis
Devices and methods for treating rhinitis are described where the devices are configured to ablate a single nerve branch or multiple nerve branches of the posterior nasal nerves located within the nasal cavity. A surgical probe may be inserted into the sub-mucosal space of a lateral nasal wall and advanced towards a posterior nasal nerve associated with a middle nasal turbinate or an inferior nasal turbinate into a position proximate to the posterior nasal nerve where neuroablation of the posterior nasal nerve may be performed with the surgical probe. The probe device may utilize a visible light beacon that provides trans-illumination of the sub-mucosal tissue or an expandable structure disposed in the vicinity of the distal end of the probe shaft to enable the surgeon to visualize the sub-mucosal position of the distal end of the surgical probe from inside the nasal cavity using, e.g., an endoscope.
SINGLE AND/OR DUAL (532 AND/OR 577) nm LASER DELIVERY SYSTEM ATTACHED TO AN OPHTHALMIC MICROSCOPE
The present invention relates to a single and/or dual laser delivery system attached to an existing ophthalmic operating microscope, comprising of a single and/or dual wavelength laser unit [1]; and a delivery system [5]. The laser unit [1] comprises of a green laser module 532 nm [3] and a yellow laser module 577 nm [4] along with an aiming beam [7] 635 nm. The delivery system comprises of a right-angle prism [5A]: X and Y Galvo assembly [5B] and a focusing lens assembly [5C]. The laser unit passes through a fiber optic cable [6] gets reflected using the right angle prism, gets deflected by the Galvo assembly, enters the focusing lens assembly and gets reflected by a folding mirror [5D] and focused on human eye capsule. The system converges and focuses the laser wavelengths in line with the aiming beam to create a circular pattern to accomplish a pre-measured Capsulorhexis.
SURGICAL LASER SYSTEM AND LASER FIBER
An optical device including an optical fiber having a longitudinal axis and an optical fiber core with a distal end having a distal terminating end configured to discharge a first laser energy in a first direction and a second laser energy in a second direction. The optical device also includes a fiber cap having an interior cavity and an opening to the interior cavity, where the distal end of the optical fiber core is received within the interior cavity through the opening. A cladding is included on the distal end of the optical fiber core between the optical fiber core and the fiber cap.
Multi-wavelength interleaved optical stimulation
A method for driving an optical device for optical stimulation. In step (1) upon loading a first image pattern associated with light of a first wavelength into an SLM, the SLM is illuminated with light of the first wavelength for a first time period while the light of the second wavelength is off. In step (2) upon loading a second image pattern associated with light of a second wavelength into the SLM, the SLM is illuminated with light of the second wavelength for a second time period while the light of the first wavelength is off. The steps (1) and (2) are iteratively repeated, in that order, until a predetermined stimulation duration is attained. The first time period and the second time period are both shorter than a response time of a specimen (e.g., neuron(s)) that is being optically stimulated.