Assignee: Biosense, Inc.

Location: New Brunswick, NJ
No. of patents: 37

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7996058	Method using implantable wireless transponder using position coordinates for assessing functionality of a heart valve A method for assessing functionality of a valve in a heart includes providing a position sensor that is a wireless transponder for transmitting or receiving an ultrasound wave for determination of position coordinates of the position sensor at the point; implanting ...	08/09/2011
7974680	Hysteresis assessment for metal immunity Assessment apparatus is provided, including a set of one or more radiators, which is adapted to generate an energy field at at least one fundamental frequency. A receiving sensor is adapted to generate a first signal responsive to the energy field when an interferin...	07/05/2011
7945309	Dynamic metal immunity The disclosure concerns position-sensing apparatus, having radiators which generate electromagnetic energy fields and a position sensor which generates sensor signals responsive to the energy fields. Reference elements are placed at respective positions near the sen...	05/17/2011
7809421	Medical system calibration with static metal compensation A method for calibrating a medical system capable of generating a magnetic field for tracking a position of a medical device has various steps such as defining a mapping volume within the generated magnetic field and placing a metallic object within the mapping volu...	10/05/2010
7749215	Intracardiac cell delivery and cell transplantation A method for delivering a cell to a heart of a patient comprises the steps of providing an apparatus for intracardiac drug administration comprising a catheter wherein the catheter has at least one position sensor which generates signals responsive to the position o...	07/06/2010
7729742	Wireless position sensor Apparatus for tracking an object includes a plurality of field generators, which generate electromagnetic fields at different, respective frequencies in a vicinity of the object, and a radio frequency (RF) driver, which radiates a RF driving field toward the object....	06/01/2010
7590441	Invasive medical device with position sensing and display Apparatus for performing a medical procedure on a tissue within a body of a subject includes a wireless tag configured to be fixed to the tissue and adapted to emit radiation, thereby causing first signals to be generated indicative of a location of the tag in the b...	09/15/2009
7575550	Position sensing based on ultrasound emission An Apparatus for determining the disposition of an object relative to a reference frame includes at least one field generator, which generates an electromagnetic field in a vicinity of the object and at least one transducer, which is fixed to the object. The at leas...	08/18/2009
7558616	Guidance of invasive medical procedures using implantable tags Apparatus for locating a tissue within a body of a subject includes an acoustic tag configured to be fixed to the tissue and adapted, responsive to acoustic waves incident thereon, to return acoustic echoes. Acoustic transducers are placed at respective positions so...	07/07/2009
7549960	Implantable and insertable passive tags Apparatus for determining the position of an object within a body of a subject includes at least one acoustic wave generator, adapted to direct a first acoustic wave toward the body at a first frequency. An acoustic tag is adapted to be fixed to the object, the tag ...	06/23/2009
7433728	Dynamic metal immunity by hysteresis Apparatus is provided for tracking an object in a body of a patient in the presence of an interfering article. A set of one or more radiators are adapted to generate an energy field at a fundamental frequency in a vicinity of the object. A position sensor, fixed to ...	10/07/2008
7306593	Prediction and assessment of ablation of cardiac tissue A method for ablating tissue in an organ inside a body of a subject includes bringing a probe inside the body into a position in contact with the tissue to be ablated, and measuring one or more local parameters at the position using the probe prior to ablating the t...	12/11/2007
7286868	Medical device with position sensor having accuracy at high temperatures A medical device and position sensor combination for use in medical applications comprises a position sensor having a core made of a high permeable material The core material is made of a Wiegand effect material comprising a mixture of cobalt, vanadium, and iron. Th...	10/23/2007
7229415	Method for anchoring a medical device between tissue A method for implanting a medical device between tissue comprises the steps of providing a catheter having a body and a distal end thereof wherein the catheter includes an implantable device comprising a housing having a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudi...	06/12/2007
7201749	Externally-applied high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for pulmonary vein isolation Apparatus is provided for performing ablation of cardiac tissue using ultrasound. The apparatus includes a beacon, adapted to be placed at a cardiac site in a body of a subject. The apparatus further includes a set of ultrasound transducers, each transducer adapted ...	04/10/2007
7174201	Position sensing system with integral location pad and position display Apparatus for performing a medical procedure on a tissue within a body of a subject includes a wireless tag which is fixed to the tissue and includes a first sensor coil. A second sensor coil is fixed to a medical device for use in performing the procedure. An integ...	02/06/2007
7156816	Ultrasound pulmonary vein isolation A catheter introduction apparatus provides an ultrasound assembly for emission of ultrasound energy. In one application the catheter and the ultrasound assembly are introduced percutaneously, and transseptally advanced to the ostium of a pulmonary vein. An anchoring...	01/02/2007
7090639	Ultrasound catheter calibration system Apparatus is provided for calibrating a probe having a position sensor and an ultrasonic transducer. The apparatus includes a test fixture, which includes an ultrasonic target disposed therein at a known position. A computer is adapted to receive a position signal g...	08/15/2006
7001383	Real-time monitoring and mapping of ablation lesion formation in the heart A method is provided for ablating tissue in a heart of a subject during an ablation procedure. The method includes applying a local treatment to the heart at a plurality of sites designated for ablation. At each respective site, a parameter is sensed that is indicat...	02/21/2006
6997924	Laser pulmonary vein isolation A catheter introduction apparatus provides an optical assembly for emission of laser light energy. In one application, the catheter and the optical assembly are introduced percutaneously, and transseptally advanced to the ostium of a pulmonary vein. An anchoring bal...	02/14/2006
6994094	Method and device for transseptal facilitation based on injury patterns A method for performing a procedure at the fossa ovalis in the septal wall of the heart includes the steps of providing a sheath having a body wherein the body has a lumen extending therethrough and an open end at the distal end of the body. The body also has at lea...	02/07/2006
6992477	Medical device with position sensor having core with high permeability material for determining location coordinates of a portion of the medical device A medical location system includes a medical device having a body and a position sensor at a portion of the body. The position sensor has a core made of a Wiegand effect material and a winding circumferentially positioned around the core. The position sensor provide...	01/31/2006
6983179	Method for mapping a heart using catheters having ultrasonic position sensors A method for mapping a heart comprises the steps of inserting a mapping catheter having an ultrasonic position sensor into the heart. At least one reference catheter having an ultrasonic position sensor is also inserted into the heart. The position of the mapping ca...	01/03/2006
6915149	Method of pacing a heart using implantable device A method of determining an optimal location for implanting a pacemaker electrode includes the steps of pacing a heart from a first location and generating a first map of the heart associated with pacing at the first location. The heart is paced from a second locatio...	07/05/2005
6892091	Catheter, method and apparatus for generating an electrical map of a chamber of the heart A novel apparatus and method for rapidly generating an electrical map of a chamber of a heart utilizes a catheter including a body having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end has a distal tip and an array of non-contact electrodes having a proximal end an...	05/10/2005
6814733	Radio frequency pulmonary vein isolation A catheter introduction apparatus provides a radially expandable helical coil as a radiofrequency emitter. In one application the emitter is introduced percutaneously, and transseptally advanced to the ostium of a pulmonary vein. The emitter is radially expanded, wh...	11/09/2004
6788967	Medical diagnosis, treatment and imaging systems A locating system for determining the location and orientation of an invasive medical instrument, for example a catheter or endoscope, relative to a reference frame, comprising: a plurality of field generators which generate known, distinguishable fields, preferably...	09/07/2004
6783499	Anchoring mechanism for implantable telemetric medical sensor An implantable medical device comprises a housing having a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudinal axis. A first set of anchoring members are operatively connected to the proximal end of the housing. A second set of anchoring members are operatively connect...	08/31/2004
6773402	Location sensing with real-time ultrasound imaging Apparatus for mapping a surface of a cavity within a body of a subject includes an elongate probe, having a longitudinal axis and including a distal portion adapted for insertion into the cavity. A primary acoustic transducer on the distal portion of the probe is ad...	08/10/2004
6751492	System for mapping a heart using catheters having ultrasonic position sensors A system for mapping a heart comprises a mapping catheter having an ultrasonic position sensor for insertion into the heart. The system also comprises at least one reference catheter having an ultrasonic position sensor placeable in a fixed position relative to the ...	06/15/2004
6746404	Method for anchoring a medical device between tissue A method for implanting a medical device between tissue comprises the steps of providing a catheter having a body and a distal end thereof wherein the catheter includes an implantable device comprising a housing having a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudi...	06/08/2004
6716166	Three-dimensional reconstruction using ultrasound Apparatus for mapping a surface of a cavity within a body of a subject includes an elongate probe, having a longitudinal axis and including a distal portion adapted for insertion into the cavity. A plurality of acoustic transducers are distributed along the longitud...	04/06/2004
6663573	Bipolar mapping of intracardiac potentials using recessed electrodes A method for measuring near-field electrical activity at a location in a heart comprising introducing into the heart a catheter. The catheter comprises an elongated tubular body having a distal region and a circumferential recess along the length of the d...	12/16/2003
6546270	Multi-electrode catheter, system and method A system for detecting electrode-tissue contact comprises a multi-electrode catheter having a location sensor and a plurality of contact electrodes. The catheter preferably further comprises a reference electrode that is preferably protected from making c...	04/08/2003
6373240	Metal immune system for tracking spatial coordinates of an object in the presence of a perturbed energy field A method for tracking an object, including producing an unperturbed energy field at a plurality of predetermined frequencies in the vicinity of the object and determining a characteristic of a perturbing energy field induced responsive to the unperturbed ...	04/16/2002
6309370	Intracardiac drug delivery Apparatus for intracardiac drug administration, including a catheter which is inserted into a chamber of the heart and brought into engagement with a site in the heart wall. The catheter includes at least one position sensor, which generates signals respo...	10/30/2001
6203493	Attachment with one or more sensors for precise position determination of endoscopes A locatable endoscope (14) attachment including an attachment (20) connectable to an insertion tube portion of an endoscope for determining the endoscope's (14) position; and one or more sensors (22), fixedly positioned with respect to the attachment (20)...	03/20/2001

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Assignee: Biosense, Inc.