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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8012096 | Surgical device and method for performing combination revascularization and therapeutic substance delivery to tissue The present invention contemplates a surgical device for both ablating a channel in a patient's tissue and also delivering a therapeutic agent. The device includes an elongated multi-lumen tube, an elongated tissue ablating assembly, and a therapeutic agent delivery... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7785261 | Catheter device with a position sensor system for treating a vessel blockage using image monitoring The invention relates to a catheter device, with a position sensor system, for treatment of a partial or complete vessel blockage under image monitoring, with the catheter device featuring a treatment catheter of a vessel blockage, especially by removal or destructi... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7753852 | Atherectomy catheter with combined OCT/IVUS imaging Catheter device for performing atherectomy, comprising an atherectomy catheter, an OCT sensor, an IVUS sensor, position sensors and an image processing unit, which is embodied for creating combined 2D and/or 3D images based on the data of the sensors. ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7704210 | Medical device for removing a vascular occlusion Device for removing a complete vascular occlusion using a CTO catheter, at the distal end of which are disposed stretching tongs and IVUS monitoring, whereby the CTO catheter is combined with an IVUS catheter to form an integrated unit. ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7318804 | Methods and systems for measuring mechanical property of a vascular wall and method and system for determining health of a vascular structure Methods and systems for measuring mechanical property of a vascular wall and a method and system for determining health of a vascular structure are provided wherein local deformation of a vessel wall resulting from physiologic pressures with altered transmural force... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7166075 | Elastographic imaging of in vivo soft tissue Elastographic images provide visualization in two or three dimensions of RF ablation lesions to guide in the ablation process. Compression may be applied using the RF probe. A similar technique may be applied to in vivo imaging of soft tissue without ablation. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7135017 | Imaging and surgical procedure for carpal tunnel syndrome A system, method and/or apparatus is provided for visualization or imaging of the transverse carpal ligament and surrounding structures/features of a hand of a patient, and treatment of the transverse carpal ligament, particularly, but not necessarily, for performin... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7131948 | Method and apparatus for intravascular two-dimensional ultrasonography A catheter is provided for insertion in the he blood vessel of a patient for ultrasonically imaging the vessel wall. The catheter includes a tubular element and an internally housed drive cable for effective circumferential scan about the catheter of an ultrasonic g... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7124636 | Non-contact measurement of material property A process for measuring a property of a sample is provided. The sample has an external surface enclosing an inner portion, and firstly, the sample is deformed by applying a predetermined non-contact pressure to deform a portion of the sample. Then a signal, which is... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7094203 | Medical imaging apparatus for detection of gamma rays and reflected ultrasonic waves Gamma rays obtained from radioisotope administered to an examinee are detected by a gamma ray information-detecting unit so that a first tomographic image obtained therefrom is formed on a CRT. Further, a second tomographic image of the examinee detected by using an... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7052463 | Method and apparatus for cooling a contacting surface of an ultrasound probe A cooling system for an ultrasonic imaging system is provided, the ultrasonic imaging system having a probe for transmitting and receiving acoustic signals through a tip of the probe to and from biological tissue contacting the tip at an outer surface of the tip. Th... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7051738 | Apparatus for providing electromagnetic biostimulation of tissue using optics and echo imaging An apparatus for providing electromagnetic biostimulation of tissue includes a source of electromagnetic radiation and relay optics operatively connected to the source of electromagnetic radiation for transmitting electromagnetic radiation for biostimulating tissue.... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7004173 | Catheter system for vascular re-entry from a sub-intimal space A catheter system and corresponding methods are provided for accessing a blood vessel true lumen from a sub-intimal plane of the vessel. The catheter system includes visualization elements for determining the orientation of the true lumen with respect to the sub-int... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6968236 | Ceramic cardiac electrodes A cardiac electrode termination pair system that is particularly compatible with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures. The electrodes include tip and ring electrodes made of a body-compatible ceramic on which is applied via electroplating, sputtered or the li... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6858009 | Ultrasonic angioscope system An ultrasonic angioscope system which uses an imaging technique of sending ultrasonic waves to a portion ahead of a stricture of a blood vessel and visualizing a portion in the forward direction of the angioscope, and which uses a laser breakdown is provided. The ul... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6773444 | Blades with functional balance asymmetries for use with ultrasonic surgical instruments Disclosed is an ultrasonic surgical instrument that combines end-effector geometry to best affect the multiple functions of a shears-type configuration. The shape of the blade is characterized by a radiused cut offset by some distance to form a curved geometry. The ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6764450 | Method and apparatus for intravascular two-dimensional ultrasonography A catheter is provided for insertion in the he blood vessel of a patient for ultrasonically imaging the vessel wall. The catheter includes a tubular element and an internally housed drive cable for effective circumferential scan about the catheter of an ultrasonic g... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6733451 | Apparatus and method for an ultrasonic probe used with a pharmacological agent The present invention provides an apparatus and a method of using an ultrasonic probe with a pharmacological agent to enhance an occlusion treating effect of the ultrasonic probe to effectively remove an occlusion. The pharmacological agent is released through a cat... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6723110 | High efficiency ultrasonic surgical aspiration tip A high efficiency ultrasonic surgical aspiration tip apparatus and accompanying method for surgical use. The apparatus has one or more substantially “V” or “U” shaped cuts in a contacting. The apparatus and method of use provides a cutting action at the cont... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6623433 | Automated longitudinal position translator for ultrasonic imaging probes, and methods of using same A longitudinal position translator includes a probe drive module and a linear translation module. The probe drive module is coupled operatively to an ultrasonic imaging probe assembly having a distally located ultrasound transducer subassembly in such a m... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6585655 | Medical imaging device A medical device for creating images of tissue within a body includes a disposable liquid-confining sheath supporting an elongate flexible drive shaft which carries an imaging device such as a ultrasound transducer. The device may include a trocar adapted... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6524251 | Ultrasonic device for tissue ablation and sheath for use therewith A transverse mode ultrasonic probe is provided which creates a cavitation area along its longitudinal length, increasing the working surface of the probe. Accessory sheaths are also provided for use with the probe to enable a user to select from features ... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6434416 | Surgical microscope First sensing means senses the three-dimensional position of a microscope, with an operating site as the origin. Second sensing means senses the three-dimensional position of a surgical instrument with respect to the microscope. On the basis of the sensin... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6266550 | Catheter apparatus for treating arterial occlusions An apparatus is described for treating arterial occlusions combining an intraluminally operable catheter, having an occlusion-crossing working element, with a micro-invasive extraluminally operable locator for imaging the progress of the working element t... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6210330 | Apparatus, system and method for real-time endovaginal sonography guidance of intra-uterine, cervical and tubal procedures An apparatus for guidance and monitoring of intra-uterine, cervical and tubal procedures is described, The apparatus includes an assembly, including (a) an endovaginal ultrasound transducer being adapted for insertion into a portion of a patient's vagina ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6193736 | Automated longitudinal position translator for ultrasonic imaging probes and methods of using same A longitudinal position translator includes a probe drive module and a linear translation module. The probe drive module is coupled operatively to an ultrasonic imaging probe assembly having a distally located ultrasound transducer subassembly in such a m... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6165127 | Acoustic imaging catheter and the like Acoustic imaging balloon catheters formed by a disposable liquid-confining sheath supporting a high fidelity, flexible drive shaft which carries on its end an ultrasound transducer and includes an inflatable dilatation balloon. The shaft and transducer ro... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6066096 | Imaging probes and catheters for volumetric intraluminal ultrasound imaging and related systems A real time three dimensional ultrasound imaging probe apparatus is configured to be placed inside a body. The apparatus comprises an elongated body having proximal and distal ends with an ultrasonic transducer phased array connected to and positioned on ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6053868 | Apparatus for a cardiological therapy The apparatus for a cardiological therapy, in particular an ablation apparatus, comprises an ultrasonic transducer and an applicator which is arranged at the transducer and provided for an endocardial energy output. An echocardiographic thickness measurem... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5938609 | Guidewire with imaging capability A guidewire imaging catheter includes a catheter body, housing secured to the distal end of the catheter body, a drive cable extending through a central lumen of the catheter body, and an imaging system disposed within the housing and coupled to the drive... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5873828 | Ultrasonic diagnosis and treatment system An ultrasonic diagnosis and treatment system having a thin tube which is capable of being inserted into a body cavity, and which has at its extreme end an observing ultrasonic vibrator for emitting ultrasonic waves for observation and a treating ultrasoni... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5827313 | Device for controlled longitudinal movement of an operative element within a catheter sheath and method An operative element mover (22) is used as a part of an ultrasound imaging or other catheter system (2) including a hollow sheath (6) and a case (16) housing a rotary driver (10). A drive cable or other connecting member (8) is disposed within the sheath ... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5588432 | Catheters for imaging, sensing electrical potentials, and ablating tissue An acoustic imaging system for use within a heart has a catheter, an ultrasound device incorporated into the catheter, and an electrode mounted on the catheter. The ultrasound device directs ultrasonic signals toward an internal structure in the heart to ... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5569276 | Intravascular catheter having combined imaging abrasion head Front-end and side-on intravascular catheters are described that comprise an abrasive head contained substantially within a housing. Aspiration means and flushing means are connected to the region of grinding to remove dislodged debris. A preferred embodi... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5507292 | Intravascular catheter having combined imaging abrasion head Front-end and side-on intravascular catheters are described that comprise an abrasive head contained substantially within a housing. Aspiration means and flushing means are connected to the region of grinding to remove dislodged debris. A preferred embodi... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5474075 | Brush-tipped catheter for ultrasound imaging Miniature catheter-based ultrasound transducers are used to image peritracheal or bronchial structures including masses, lymph nodes, and vessels. Most preferably, a 6.2 French catheter containing either a 12.5 or 20 MHz ultrasound transducer coupled with... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5469853 | Bendable ultrasonic probe and sheath for use therewith A bendable ultrasonic probe useful in endosurgical operations is provided having a therapy channel with a shape that is substantially unaffected by bending of the probe. The probe can be used to convey substantially nonbendable tools to the vicinity of an... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5456258 | Catheter type ultrasound probe A catheter type ultrasound probe having an ultrasound transducer mounted on a rigid fore end section at the tip end of a soft and flexible body section of a catheter member to be introduced into an intracavitary portion. The catheter member includes an ar... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5427107 | Optical encoder for catheter device Disclosed herein is a catheter apparatus which supports high resolution imaging of the interior of a biological conduit. The apparatus includes an imaging atherectomy catheter of the type having a cutter housing attached to the distal end of a catheter. A... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5409000 | Endocardial mapping and ablation system utilizing separately controlled steerable ablation catheter with ultrasonic imaging capabilities and method Endocardial mapping and ablation system for introduction into a chamber of the heart formed by a wall and having a passage leading thereto comprising a catheter probe having a distal extremity adapted to be positioned in the chamber of the heart. The cath... | 04/25/1995 |
