Embodiments described herein are directed to a system for providing alternating freeze and thaw cycles. The system includes a controller, a vessel for holding a working fluid, a pressure generator, a cooler, a cooler heat exchanger, a heater, a heater heat exchanger, a check valve, and a treatment instrument. In some embodiments, the treatment instrument includes a distal end, a proximal end, a connecting portion adjacent to the proximal end, a needle element adjacent the distal end, a handle portion disposed between the proximal and distal end, and a depth-limiting element to limit an injection depth of the needle element.

The invention generally relates to systems and methods for therapeutically modulating nerves in or associated with a nasal region of a patient for the treatment of a rhinosinusitis condition.

The disclosure relates to a nozzle for a device for the dermo-cosmetic treatment of dark skin spots by cyto-selective cryotherapy comprising a spray jet supplied by a tank of pressurised liquified cryogenic gas. The nozzle comprises an upper ring for connecting to a shell, extended by a central body of which the side wall which narrows downwards has longitudinal openings and delimits a gas expansion chamber communicating with a frustoconical dispersal conduit arranged inside an end piece to be applied to the skin and opening to the outside through a discharge port.

An apparatus comprises a first jaw, a second jaw, a first handle, and a second handle. The second jaw is pivotally coupled with the first jaw. The first jaw and the second jaw are configured to grasp tissue. The jaws provide offset electrode surfaces that are operable to deliver bipolar RF energy to tissue grasped between the jaws. The apparatus is further operable to sever tissue. A lockout feature selectively prevents tissue severing, based on an energization state of the jaws.

A device for applying radiofrequency energy for sphincter treatment comprising a flexible outer tube, an expandable basket having a plurality of arms movable from a collapsed position to an expanded position, and a plurality of electrodes movable with respect to the arms from a retracted position to an extended position. An advancer is slidably disposed within the outer tube to move the plurality of electrodes to the extended position. An actuator moves the advancer from a first position to a second position to advance the plurality of electrodes. An aspiration tube extends within the outer tube. An assembly includes an aspiration disabler having a first position to enable aspiration from a distal portion of the aspiration tube to a proximal portion and a second position to disable aspiration.

A surgical device (10) includes a handle (122) and a rotatable assembly (130) coupled and rotatable with respect to the handle (122). The surgical device (10) further includes a switch (126) coupled to the handle (122) and having a plurality of positions. A first inductor (1122) is coupled to the switch (126) and a second inductor (1102) is coupled to the rotatable assembly (130). A current signal propagating through the first inductor (1122) and/or a current signal propagating through the second inductor (1102) changes based on a position of the switch (126).

A method and system for tattoo removal from a subject by exposing tattoo ink particles trapped within the dermis to a cold plasma is described herein. The tattoo removal method and system can be used to remove the tattoo from the skin of the subject being treated. In addition, the method and system described allows for the extraction of the tattoo ink particles, which may have toxic properties, from the subject's body.

A surgical instrument end effector assembly includes a first jaw member defining an insulative tissue-contacting surface and first and second electrically-conductive tissue-contacting surfaces disposed on either side of the insulative tissue-contacting surface. A second jaw member includes an ultrasonic blade body positioned to oppose the insulative tissue-contacting surface of the first jaw member. The first jaw member is movable relative to the second jaw member between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position to apply a first grasping force to tissue disposed therebetween. A slider is movable, independent of the first jaw member, between a retracted position, wherein the slider is disposed proximally of the first and second jaw members, and an extended position, wherein the slider extends about the first jaw member and urges the first jaw member from the approximated position further towards the second jaw member to apply a second, greater grasping force to tissue.

The electrosurgical instrument comprises a basic body configured as a hose or as a hollow rod on which an end piece is configured or into which an end piece is inserted. The end piece comprises a passage channel that comprises a narrowed section at its distal end. The electrode is held in a holder that comprises an extension surrounding the electrode. The extension is configured to extend through the narrowed section of passage channel up to the end surface such that it outcrops at the mouth opening of the narrowed section when the electrode is in the extended position. At this section of extension located at the mouth opening the electrode is connected with the extension.

A control device (1) for an electrosurgical instrument (2), in particular a high-frequency sealing instrument, including a fixed handle part (3), a movable handle part (4), an activation element (5) for activating a current flow, in particular a first type, preferably a sealing current, wherein the activation element (5) is or can be adjusted between a deactivation position and at least one activation position when the movable handle part (4) is actuated, wherein, when the movable handle part (4) is actuated, the activation element (5) is or can be adjusted about an axis of rotation (7).