Radiofrequency hyperthermia device with target feedback signal modulation

The present invention relates to a radiofrequency (RF) hyperthermia device for capacitive coupling comprising a radiofrequency source, an amplifier, a sensor, a feedback amplifier and a modulation signal generator, wherein the radiofrequency source produces a source signal which is modulated by the modulation signal generator, amplified by the amplifier and directed to a target, the sensor receives a feed back signal from the target that is directed to the feed back amplifier, wherein the feedback signal is amplified by the feedback amplifier and modulates the source signal to generate a target modified signal. This radiofrequency (RF) hyperthermia device is designed for increasing the selectivity of the hyperthermia treatment.

Thermally mediated tissue molding

A method and device to modify tissue in a manner such that it will take on a permanent new shape. Subdermal tissue is heated to approx 60° C. at which point it becomes pliable and moldable and will take on a permanent new shape if allowed to cool and heal in a new position.

Distance Estimation Between a Fiber End and a Tissue Using Numerical Aperture Modulation

A system and method of estimating a distance between the distal end of an optical fiber and treated tissue, to improve treatment efficiency, is provided herein. The estimation is achieved by modulating the numerical aperture of a light beam transmitted through the fiber to receive reflections from the tissue and distinguish them from other reflections in the fiber, and further by calculating the distance by comparing reflection intensities of beams having different numerical aperture values that illuminate the tissue over a very short period, so that tissue and environment conditions do not change much. Distance estimation may be carried out by modulating the treatment beam itself, or by a light beam transmitted between pulses of a pulsed

Returned power for microwave applications

The present invention related to devices and methods that use returned power (RP) measurements during microwave energy delivery to perform one or more functions. For example, microwave devices and systems that comprise one or more features to measure the returned microwave power. One or more measurements of the returned microwave power may be used to obtain information about one or more of: antenna shape, system status and system performance. One or more measurements of the returned microwave power shaping elements may also be used to obtain information about one or more properties of the target material. The invention also discloses devices and methods for delivering microwave energy to a variety of target materials to achieve a variety of desired microwave effects.

System for Monitoring Thermal Ablation Using Radiofrequency Echoes

Radiofrequency energy emitted from and reflected back toward a thermal ablation probe may be used to detect a gradual dissolution of a reflective interface between a tumor and surrounding healthy tissue as the ablation zone passes through this interface providing a real-time guidance with respect to the progress of ablation.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL DETECTION OF TISSUE CONTACT

An electrosurgical system includes an energy applicator adapted to direct energy to tissue, an electrosurgical power generating source, and a surface-contact detection device. The surface-contact detection device is operably associated with the energy applicator. The surface-contact detection device is communicatively-coupled to the electrosurgical power generating source. The surface-contact detection device includes at least one optical transmitter to generate optical signals, a lens member configured to reflect optical signals generated by the optical transmitter when the lens member is disposed in contact with tissue, and at least one optical receiver to receive optical signals reflected by the lens member. The electrosurgical power generating source is adapted to transmit energy to the energy applicator when it is determined that the lens member is disposed in contact with tissue. 118-. (canceled)19. A method of delivering electrosurgical energy to tissue , comprising:positioning an antenna assembly having a waveguide for delivery of energy to tissue, the waveguide having a plurality of dielectric layers disposed coaxially with a longitudinal axis defined by the waveguide;generating a signal from a surface-contact detection device;determining a position of the antenna assembly based on a response to the generated signal; anddelivering energy to tissue via the waveguide based on the determined position of the antenna assembly.20. The method according to claim 19 , wherein the plurality of dielectric layers are disposed within a cavity defined by an electrically conductive surface.21. The method according to claim 19 , wherein generating the signal includes generating an optical signal from the surface-contact detection device.22. The method according to claim 19 , wherein generating the signal includes generating an optical signal from the surface-contact detection device and the response to the signal is a reflection of the signal.23. The method according to ...

MICROWAVE ABLATION GENERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM

A microwave energy delivery and measurement system, including a microwave energy source configured to delivery microwave energy to a microwave energy delivery device, a measurement system configured to measure at least one parameter of the microwave energy delivery device and a switching network configured to electrically isolate the microwave energy source and the measurement system. The measurement system is configured to actively measure in real time at least one parameter related to the microwave energy delivery device. 120-. (canceled)21. A system comprising:a switch configured to couple to a transmission line and configured to connect a microwave energy source to a microwave energy delivery device for a first period and to disconnect the microwave energy source from the microwave energy delivery device for a second period; anda measurement system configured to couple to the transmission line and configured to measure at least one parameter of microwave energy propagating through the transmission line in at least the second period.22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the measurement system includes an active measurement system configured to measure a parameter of the microwave energy propagating through the transmission line in the second period.23. The system of claim 22 , wherein the parameter includes broadband scattering parameters claim 22 , andwherein the active measurement system transmits a broadband microwave signal to the microwave energy delivery device and measures broadband scattering parameters in the second period.24. The system of claim 22 , wherein the active measurement system is a precision network analyzer.25. The system of claim 22 , further comprising a dual directional coupler configured to couple to the transmission line claim 22 ,wherein the measurement system further includes a passive measurement system coupled to the dual directional coupler and configured to measure a second parameter of microwave energy propagating through the ...

Technique for the delivery of electromagnetic energy to nanoparticles employed in medial treatment

The present invention relates to technology for delivering electromagnetic (EM) energy to nanoparticles (nanos) utilized in the treatment of either existing or potential medical conditions. Nanotechnology is increasingly being used to deliver various types of treatments and remedies for existing medical conditions. Potentially, nanotechnology may be used in an inoculation mode to protect a patient from incurring future medical conditions. Such treatments, either real-time or proactive, may require a method of energizing nanoparticles or nanodevices (collectively referred to as nanos) energized in a noninvasive manner. Similarly nanodoctors or nanosurgeons operating in situ (within the human body) may require a method of being energized.

Systems and methods for selective targeting of structural features in treating skin conditions

Systems and methods are provided for locating anatomical features in the skin based on analysis of reflected light, and treating the located anatomical features using high-energy light. A labeling agent can be administered to optically differentiate the anatomical feature.

Reflective power monitoring for microwave applications

A system and method for supplying microwave energy to tissue for microwave therapy includes an electrosurgical generator having an output for coupling to a surgical instrument. The electrosurgical generator includes a microwave energy source and a controller for controlling the operation of the electrosurgical generator. The surgical instrument, coupled to the electrosurgical generator, includes a microwave antenna for delivering microwave energy from the microwave energy source. The controller of the electrosurgical generator is operable for causing the electrosurgical generator to apply at least two pulses of microwave energy.

Monitoring device and method of operating the same

A device for radiating pulsed light toward a thrombus in a blood vessel includes a light source configured to output monitoring light to be radiated into the blood vessel, a light detector configured to detect returned light of the monitoring light and output a detection signal, and a computer configured to acquire a time waveform, which is a change in an intensity of the returned light over time, based on the detection signal, wherein the computer is configured to obtain a parameter on the basis of the time waveform and evaluates a reaction in the blood vessel according to the radiation of the pulsed light on the basis of the parameter.

Electrosurgical apparatus for generating radiofrequency energy and microwave energy for delivery into biological tissue

An isolating circuit for electrosurgical generator arranged to produce radiofrequency (RF) energy and microwave energy for treating biological tissue. The generator has an RF channel and a microwave channel which are combined at signal combiner to enable the RF energy and microwave energy to be delivered into tissue along a common feed path. The isolating circuit comprises a tunable waveguide isolator at a junction between the microwave channel and signal combiner, and can include a capacitive structure between a ground conductor of the signal combiner and a conductive input section of the waveguide isolator to inhibit coupling of the RF energy and leakage of the microwave energy. The isolating circuit can combine into a single tunable unit all the necessary components to isolate the microwave and RF channels from one another whilst providing a high withstanding voltage.

Endoscope apparatus and treatment apparatus

An endoscope apparatus includes: a laser light source that generates laser light; an optical fiber that guides laser light inputted to a proximal end and applies the laser light to a subject from a distal end; an actuator swinging a distal end portion of the optical fiber; the conductive wire provided in close contact with the optical fiber, and connected to the actuator; a signal generator that generates a drive signal for driving the actuator, the drive signal being conducted by the conductive wire; a detection circuit that detects a current flowing in the conductive wire when the signal generator generates the drive signal, and detects that the conductive wire is broken, based on the detected current value; and a controller that controls an amount of illuminating light based on a result of determination of whether or not the conductive wire is broken in the detection circuit.

Cooled microwave denervation catheter with insertion feature

A catheter is disclosed for creating a lesion in nerve-containing tissue spaced from a body lumen while protecting tissue forming and adjacent to a wall of the body lumen from injury. The catheter includes a catheter body having at least one fluid passage therein, a balloon in communication with the at least one fluid passage to receive cooling fluid for inflating the balloon, a microwave antenna carried by the catheter that emits microwave energy omnidirectionally, thereby heating the tissue spaced from the body lumen to a temperature sufficient to cause thermal damage while the tissue forming and adjacent to the wall of the body lumen are maintained at a temperature where thermal damage does not occur, and a tip structure located at an end of the catheter body, configured to receive a guide wire extending through the at least one fluid passage in the catheter body.

SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING BLOOD CHARRING AT LASER BEAM EMITTING SITE OF LASER CATHETER

This invention provides a method and a system for preventing charring at a laser beam emitting site during treatment or diagnosis using a laser catheter for applying a laser beam. The method is intended to control laser beam irradiation of an apparatus equipped with a laser catheter comprising a laser beam transmission means and a laser beam emitting site used for diagnosis or treatment with the irradiation of the inside of a blood vessel or heart cavity with a laser beam. The method for controlling laser beam irradiation is intended to prevent blood charring at a laser emission site of an apparatus equipped with a laser catheter, and the method comprises a step of controlling a laser beam output in accordance with temporal changes in the intensity of the diffuse reflected light beam by erythrocytes applied to the inside of a blood vessel or heart cavity. 1. A method for controlling laser beam irradiation for preventing blood charring at a laser beam emitter of an apparatus equipped with a laser catheter comprising a laser beam transmitter and a laser beam emitter used for diagnosis or treatment with the irradiation of the inside of a blood vessel or heart cavity with a laser beam ,the method comprising a step of controlling the output of laser emission in accordance with temporal changes in the intensity of the diffuse reflected light beam of a laser with which the inside of a blood vessel or heart cavity has been irradiated caused by erythrocytes.2. The method for controlling laser beam irradiation for preventing blood charring at a laser beam emitter of an apparatus equipped with a laser catheter comprising a laser beam transmitter and a laser beam emitter used for diagnosis or treatment with the irradiation of the inside of a blood vessel or heart cavity with a laser beam according to claim 1 , wherein a laser beam irradiation controller stops laser beam irradiation or lowers the laser beam intensity immediately after or within a certain period of time after a ...

Autofluorescent imaging and target ablation

Apparatus, devices, methods, systems, computer programs and computing devices related to autofluorescent imaging and ablation are disclosed.

Methods and devices for energy delivery and therapy

Energy delivery devices and methods that have one or more features to measure or estimate the amount of energy dose delivered to a target material. Methods and systems for calculating an energy dose to be delivered to the target material. The devices and methods deliver an accurate energy dose to the target material. Devices, systems and methods using microwave energy delivery devices can calculate the energy dose from returned power measurements. Systems and methods adjusting one or more energy delivery parameters or one or more system components while delivering an energy dose to achieve a desired thermal effect.

ELECTROSURGICAL ABLATION INSTRUMENT

An electrosurgical instrument having a microwave ablation antenna dimensioned to be suitable for insertion into a pancreas via a surgical scoping device, to provide a rapid and accurate alternative to known RF ablation techniques. The instrument comprises a radiating tip portion connected at a distal end of a flexible coaxial cable that conveys microwave energy. The radiating tip portion comprises a proximal coaxial transmission line for conveying the microwave energy and a distal needle tip mounted at a distal end of the coaxial transmission line, wherein the distal needle tip operates as a half wavelength transformer. The length of the radiating tip portion may be in the range from 5 mm to 80 mm. 1. An electrosurgical instrument comprising:a flexible coaxial cable configured to convey microwave energy; a proximal coaxial transmission line for conveying the microwave energy; and', 'a distal needle tip mounted at a distal end of the coaxial transmission line,, 'a radiating tip portion connected at a distal end of the coaxial cable and configured to receive the microwave energy, wherein the radiating tip portion is substantially rigid to permit insertion into biological tissue, and wherein the radiating tip portion compriseswherein the distal needle tip is configured to operate as a half wavelength transformer to deliver the microwave energy from the distal needle tip.2. An electrosurgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the radiating tip portion comprises an intermediate coaxial transmission line between the proximal coaxial transmission line and the distal needle tip.3. An electrosurgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the proximal coaxial transmission line comprises:an inner conductor that extends from a distal end of the flexible coaxial cable, the inner conductor being electrically connected to a centre conductor of the flexible coaxial cable;a proximal dielectric sleeve mounted around the inner conductor; andan outer conductor mounted ...

A device for cutting hair

The present application relates to a device ( 10 ) for cutting hair. The device has a skin contacting face ( 13 ) that is arranged to be placed against a surface of the skin of a user during use. An optical system ( 20 ) directs a cutting laser beam ( 18 ) across a cutting zone ( 15 ) parallel to and spaced from said skin contacting face ( 13 ) to cut hairs extending into the cutting zone ( 15 ). A laser beam sensor ( 40 ) is configured to generate information indicative of one or more optical properties of the cutting laser beam ( 18 ). A controller ( 40 ) is configured to adjust one or more characteristics of the optical system ( 20 ) in dependence on the information generated by the laser beam sensor ( 40 ). The present invention also relates to a method of cutting hair and a computer program comprising instructions which, when executed by at least one processor, cause the method to be performed.

Electrosurgical instrument

An electrosurgical instrument with a radiating tip portion having a relative permeability and/or relative permittivity that is selected to provide an electrical length for the radiating tip portion that enables effective delivery into biological tissue of microwave EM energy supplied thereto, at two or more frequencies of choice. The instrument has a radiating tip portion disposed to receive microwave EM energy from a coaxial cable, the radiating tip portion having a first effective relative permeability at a first frequency and a second effective relative permeability at a second frequency.

Methods for tissue ablation measurement and control and devices thereof

An apparatus comprises a first longitudinal member and a second longitudinal member configured to be located near a tissue region. An energy source is coupled to first longitudinal member and second longitudinal member. A measuring device is configured to measure at least one characteristic of the tissue region. An energy controller is coupled to the energy source and the measuring device. The energy controller includes a processor coupled to a memory and configured to execute programmed instructions stored in the memory, comprising initiating a delivery of energy to the tissue region from the energy source. One or more items of data are received from the measuring device based on the delivery of energy to the tissue region. The delivery of energy to the tissue region is adjusted based on the one or more items of data.

Ablation system with automated ablation energy element

An ablation instrument (e.g., an ablation balloon catheter system) includes an elongate catheter having a housing with a window formed therein. An energy emitter is coupled to the elongate catheter and is configured to deliver ablative energy. A controller is received within the window and is coupled to the energy emitter such that axial movement of the controller within the window is translated to axial movement of the energy emitter and rotation of the controller within the window is translated into rotation of the energy emitter. The instrument includes a motor that is at least partially disposed within the housing of the catheter; a first gear that is operatively connected to and driven by the motor; and a second gear that is coupled to the energy emitter and is driven by the first gear to cause rotation of the energy emitter, while allowing the energy emitter to move axially.

Microwave system for global endometrial ablation

A tissue ablation system includes an antenna, a microwave energy source, measurement apparatus including a signal generator and a detector, a controller, and a switch assembly arranged to alternatively electrically couple the antenna to the microwave energy source or to the measurement apparatus, wherein the controller is configured to cause the switch assembly to alternate between assessment mode and ablation mode, and wherein the controller is configured to control the delivery of ablative microwave energy during an ablation mode based at least in part on a difference between a then-current broadband reflection coefficient spectrum and a previously measured broadband reflection coefficient spectrum obtained by delivery of a spectrum of individual non-ablative microwave signals and detecting the reflection of same during respective assessment modes.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ABLATION SIZE

A system for monitoring ablation size is provided and includes a power source including a microprocessor for executing at least one control algorithm. A microwave antenna is configured to deliver microwave energy from the power source to tissue to form an ablation zone. An ablation zone control module is in operative communication with a memory associated with the power source. The memory includes one or more data look-up tables including data pertaining to a control curve varying over time and being representative of one or more electrical parameters associated with the microwave antenna. Points along the control curve correspond to a value of the electrical parameters and the ablation zone control module triggers a signal when a predetermined threshold value of the electrical parameter(s) is measured corresponding to the radius of the ablation zone. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for monitoring tissue undergoing ablation , the method comprising:transmitting microwave energy from a power source to a microwave antenna to form a tissue ablation zone;monitoring reflected power associated with the microwave antenna as the tissue ablation zone forms;communicating a control signal to the power source when a predetermined reflected power is reached at the microwave antenna; andadjusting a property of microwave energy from the power source to the microwave antenna, wherein the microwave antenna is configured to produce a spherical ablation zone.22. The method according to claim 21 , further comprising:accessing at least one data look-up table including data pertaining to a control curve varying over time and being representative of at least one electrical parameter associated with the microwave antenna, points along the control curve corresponding to a value of the at least one electrical parameter; andgenerating a signal when a predetermined threshold value of the at least one electrical parameter is corresponding to a radius of the tissue ablation zone.23. The method ...

Device for cutting hair

The present application relates to a device for cutting hair ( 1 ). The device has a skin contacting face ( 3 ) that is arranged to be placed against a surface of the skin ( 6 ) of a user during use, and an optical system configured to direct a cutting laser beam ( 8 ) across a cutting zone ( 5 ) parallel to and spaced from said skin contacting face ( 3 ) to cut hairs extending into the cutting zone ( 5 ). The device also has a skin sensor ( 18 ) configured to detect one or more optical properties of the surface of the skin ( 6 ), and a control unit ( 20 ) configured to adjust one or more characteristics of the optical system in dependence on the one or more optical properties of the skin ( 6 ) detected by the skin sensor ( 18 ). The present application also relates to a system for cutting hair comprising a device for cutting hair and a base unit for receiving the device.

Method and system for determining an optimal set of operating parameters for an aesthetic skin treatment unit

The present disclosure provides method and system determining an optimal set of operating parameters for desired clinical outcome. The method comprises to receive treatment or target skin data comprising skin characteristics associated with skin to be treated with an aesthetic treatment by the aesthetic skin treatment unit and preset operating parameters for performing the aesthetic treatment. Further, the treatment data is analyzed using plurality of trained models to predict plurality of sets of operating parameters for the aesthetic skin treatment unit to perform the aesthetic treatment. Using the plurality of sets of operating parameters, an optimal set of operating parameters is determined for performing the aesthetic treatment by the using the aesthetic skin treatment unit. By proposed system and method, accurate set of operation parameters may be predicted to achieve desired clinical outcomes, without human intervention.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING SWEAT PRODUCTION

Methods and apparatuses are provided for reducing sweat production via, for example, the removal, disablement, and incapacitation of sweat glands in the epidermis, dermis and subdermal tissue regions of a patient. In one embodiment, a method of treating a patient is provided which involves identifying a patient having a condition of excessive sweating, positioning an energy delivery device proximate to a skin tissue of the patient and delivering energy to sweat glands to halt secretion of sweat. The energy delivery device may include microwave delivery devices, RF delivery devices, and cryogenic therapy devices. Some embodiments may include using a cooling element for avoiding destruction of non-target tissue and/or a suction device to localize treatment at specific portions of the skin fold. 1. A method of treating a patient comprising:identifying an area of skin tissue comprising a layer of sweat glands, wherein the area of skin tissue produces sweat;grasping the area of skin tissue, wherein, the layer of sweat glands comprise a treatment zone;applying protective cooling with a cooling element to at least a portion of the area of skin tissue;positioning microwave antennas adjacent to the treatment zone; anddelivering microwave energy with the microwave antennas through the cooling element to the treatment zone to yield a treatment effect, the treatment effect reducing the amount of sweating from the area of skin tissue.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the area of skin tissue comprises at least a portion of the axilla.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying protective cooling to at least a portion of the area of skin tissue further comprises positioning the cooling element proximate the area of skin tissue.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein grasping the area of skin tissue further comprises providing suction to the area of skin tissue.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein providing suction to the area of skin tissue further comprises maintaining suction to the ...

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ENERGY DELIVERY AND THERAPY

Energy delivery devices and methods that have one or more features to measure or estimate the amount of energy dose delivered to a target material. Methods and systems for calculating an energy dose to be delivered to the target material. The devices and methods deliver an accurate energy dose to the target material. Devices, systems and methods using microwave energy delivery devices can calculate the energy dose from returned power measurements. Systems and methods adjusting one or more energy delivery parameters or one or more system components while delivering an energy dose to achieve a desired thermal effect. 1. A system for applying energy to an energy delivery device , the system comprising:a source of energy;a memory unit configured to store at least one target energy dose; anda controller configured to apply an applied energy dose to the energy delivery device from the source of energy, the controller configured to calculate a loss during energy delivery, where the controller is further configured to determine an amount of delivered energy using the loss during energy delivery and to compare the amount of delivered energy to the at least one target energy dose to provide a signal when the applied energy dose reaches the at least one target energy dose.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a user interface is configured to increase or decrease the at least one target energy dose.3. The system of claim 2 , where the user interface is configured to display one or more patient data associated with increasing or decreasing the at least one target energy dose.4. The system of claim 3 , where the one or more patient data comprises data selected from the group consisting of an anatomic feature claim 3 , an anatomic measurement claim 3 , a previous medical procedure claim 3 , a medical condition claim 3 , and a lower pain tolerance.5. The system of claim 2 , where the at least one target energy dose comprises a maximum target energy dose and a minimum ...

System and method for monitoring ablation size

A system for monitoring ablation size is provided and includes a power source including a microprocessor for executing at least one control algorithm. A microwave antenna is configured to deliver microwave energy from the power source to tissue to form an ablation zone. An ablation zone control module is in operative communication with a memory associated with the power source. The memory includes one or more data look-up tables including data pertaining to a control curve varying over time and being representative of one or more electrical parameters associated with the microwave antenna. Points along the control curve correspond to a value of the electrical parameters and the ablation zone control module triggers a signal when a predetermined threshold value of the electrical parameter(s) is measured corresponding to the radius of the ablation zone.

DUAL-FUNCTION PLASMA AND NON-IONISING MICROWAVE COAGULATING ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND ELECTROSURGICAL APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE SAME

An electrosurgical device that is capable of both generating a plasma to perform surface coagulation and emitting a non-ionising microwave field (in the absence of plasma) to perform coagulation at a deeper level. The device comprises a probe tip that is connected to receive radiofrequency (RF) and/or microwave frequency energy from a generator, and also defines a flow path for a gas. The probe tip is adjustable between a first configuration, in which it defines a bipolar (e.g. coaxial) structure to produce a high electric field from the received RF and/or microwave frequency energy across the flow path for the gas to strike and sustain plasma and a second configuration, in which it defines an antenna structure to emit non-ionising microwave energy into tissue. 123-. (canceled)24. An electrosurgical instrument comprising:an elongate probe comprising a coaxial cable for conveying radiofrequency (RF) and microwave frequency electromagnetic (EM) radiation, and a probe tip connected at the distal end of the coaxial cable for receiving the RF and microwave radiation separately or simultaneously from the coaxial cable; anda gas passage for conveying gas through the elongate probe to the probe tip,wherein the coaxial cable comprises an inner conductor, an outer conductor and a dielectric material separating the inner conductor from the outer conductor,wherein the probe tip comprising a first electrode connected to the inner conductor of the coaxial cable and a second electrode connected to the outer conductor of the coaxial cable,wherein the first electrode and second electrode are coaxial with each other, and produce an electric field from the received RF EM energy across a flow path of gas received from the gas passage in order to strike a plasma, and', 'deliver the received microwave energy to sustain the plasma after it is struck., 'wherein the first electrode and second electrode are arranged to251. An electrosurgical instrument according to claim , wherein the ...

Surgical resection apparatus

Surgical cutting apparatus having a treatment channel and a measurement channel for conveying microwave energy from a source to an antenna at a cutting edge. The measurement channel operates at lower power than the treatment channel for determining when higher energy can be safely applied. The apparatus may deliver microwave radiation at differing frequencies to one or more antennas at the cutting edge, e.g. to provide different treatment effects. The source may generate an output for an antenna whose frequency can be selected e.g. for most efficient operation. Selection may be automatic based on detected magnitude and phase of reflected signals during a frequency sweep of a forward signal. Power delivered to tissue via the cutting element may be manually boosted to deal with large blood vessels. The apparatus may include a reflected power monitor for recognising behaviour in reflected signals received from the antenna to trigger automatic pre-emptive action.

System and method of managing portable laser therapy apparatus

Provided is a method of using a computer system to manage a remote laser emitting apparatus used in medical treatments, including the computer system receiving, through computer data communication, apparatus identification information associated with a remotely located laser emitting apparatus, and user identification information associated with a user of the laser emitting apparatus, the computer system storing the apparatus identification information and user identification information, the computer system correlating, in response to receiving data regarding a purchase of one or more treatment credits by the user, the purchased treatment credits to the laser emitting apparatus associated with the user, and the computer system communicating the purchased treatment credits to the laser emitting apparatus through computer data communication, wherein the purchased treatment credits authorize the laser emitting apparatus to perform a number of treatments corresponding to the purchased treatment credits.

MICROWAVE TREATMENT DEVICES AND METHODS

The present invention discloses medical systems and methods adapted for the delivery of various medical components such as microwave antennas within or on a body for performing one or more medical procedures. Several embodiments herein disclose medical systems comprising a combination of one or more medical components and one or more elongate steerable or non-steerable arms that are adapted to mechanically manipulate the one or more medical components. Several embodiments of microwave antennas are disclosed that comprise an additional diagnostic or therapeutic modality located on or in the vicinity of the microwave antennas. 1. A microwave emitting device for delivering energy from an energy source and for use with a second power supply , the microwave emitting device comprising:a microwave antenna configured to be coupled to the energy source, the antenna having a proximal end, a distal end and an antenna axis, where the microwave antenna generates a microwave field upon application of energy from the energy source;an electrode positioned along the microwave antenna and between the proximal end and the distal end of the antenna, wherein the electrode is exposed to the microwave field and is electrically isolated from the antenna, where the electrode is coupleable to the second power supply; anda wire electrically coupled to the electrode wherein the wire is electrically isolated from the antenna and wherein a first portion of the wire exposed to the microwave field emitted by the antenna is helically disposed about the axis of the antenna such that arrangement of the conductive wire relative to the antenna reduces distortion of the microwave field due to the electrode.2. The system of claim 1 , where the electrode is located externally over the microwave antenna.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the wire is shaped in a helix having an axis and is disposed such that the helix axis is parallel to the antenna axis.4. The system of claim 1 , ...

MODULAR MICROWAVE GENERATORS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING MODULAR MICROWAVE GENERATORS

The modular microwave ablation system of the present disclosure includes a microwave instrument, a microwave generator, and one or more auxiliary modules that include circuitry for performing functions related to the operation of the microwave generator. The one or more auxiliary modules are removably connected to the microwave generator. The microwave generator includes a microwave signal generator that generates a microwave signal; a microwave generator controller in communication with the microwave signal generator; one or more terminals that connect to the one or more auxiliary modules, respectively; and a power supply and/or a power distribution module coupled to the microwave signal generator, the microwave generator controller, and the one or more terminals. The one or more terminals provide (1) power from the power supply and/or power distribution module to the one or more respective auxiliary modules and (2) communication signals to and from the one or more respective auxiliary modules. 1. A microwave generator comprising:a microwave signal generator configured to generate a microwave signal;a microwave generator controller in communication with the microwave signal generator;a power supply electrically coupled to the microwave signal generator and the microwave generator controller, the power supply configured to receive input power and supply output power to the microwave signal generator and the microwave generator controller; andone or more terminals configured to connect to one or more respective auxiliary modules, each of which includes a first electrical isolation circuit, a hardware processor, and a memory coupled to each other, the one or more terminals: (1) providing power from the power supply to the one or more respective auxiliary modules, and (2) providing first communication signals to and receiving second communication signals from the one or more respective auxiliary modules to enable the one or more auxiliary modules to perform at least ...

Method for enhancing penetration property of wave and apparatus for performing previously set function by introducing wave into random medium

A method of enhancing transmittance of waves according to the invention comprises the following steps: (a) Generating a plurality of waves each of which has random phase; (b) grouping randomly the plurality of waves into a first group and a second group; (c) introducing the waves onto a disordered medium by fixing phase of waves constituting the first group and varying phase of waves constituting the second group; (d) measuring intensity of the waves based on overlapped waves of the first group and the second group which penetrated the disordered medium according to the phase variation of waves constituting the second group; (e) obtaining phase having the maximum intensity according to the phase variation among intensities measured at the step (d); and (f) adjusting phase of the waves constituting the second group based on phase obtained at the step (e).

Laser beam control and delivery system

The present invention relates generally to surgical lasers and more specifically to a laser beam control and delivery system that accurately and efficiently directs a laser beam into an optical fiber. The laser beam control and delivery system also provides additional functions, including a connection for a fiber tip temperature control system and a tissue temperature sensing system. The present invention also relates to a surgical laser system that has a high efficiency thermoelectric cooling system.

Electrosurgical apparatus for generating radiofrequency energy and microwave energy for delivery into biological tissue

An isolating circuit for electrosurgical generator arranged to produce radiofrequency (RF) energy and microwave energy for treating biological tissue. The generator has an RF channel and a microwave channel which are combined at signal combiner to enable the RF energy and microwave energy to be delivered into tissue along a common feed path. The isolating circuit comprises a tunable waveguide isolator at a junction between the microwave channel and signal combiner, and can include a capacitive structure between a ground conductor of the signal combiner and a conductive input section of the waveguide isolator to inhibit coupling of the RF energy and leakage of the microwave energy. The isolating circuit can combine into a single tunable unit all the necessary components to isolate the microwave and RF channels from one another whilst providing a high withstanding voltage.

Feedback detection for a treatment device

A system includes a focus optic configured to converge an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) beam to a focal region located along an optical axis. The system also includes a detector configured to detect a signal radiation emanating from a predetermined location along the optical axis. The system additionally includes a controller configured to adjust a parameter of the EMR beam based in part on the signal radiation detected by the detector. The system also includes a window located a predetermined depth away from the focal region, between the focal region and the focus optic along the optical axis, wherein the window is configured to make contact with a surface of a tissue.

Feedback detection for a treatment device

A system includes a focus optic configured to converge an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) beam to a focal region located along an optical axis. The system also includes a detector configured to detect a signal radiation emanating from a predetermined location along the optical axis. The system additionally includes a controller configured to adjust a parameter of the EMR beam based in part on the signal radiation detected by the detector. The system also includes a window located a predetermined depth away from the focal region, between the focal region and the focus optic along the optical axis, wherein the window is configured to make contact with a surface of a tissue.

Laser catheter with use of reflected light to determine material type in vascular system

Apparatus and methods for determining a type of a material in a region within a vascular system of a patient and/or a distance to the material are provided. At least one source fiber is provided that supplies light from a light source to a region within a vascular system of a patient. At least one return fiber is provided to receive light reflected from the region within the vascular system. At least one controller is provided to determine at least one property of the region within the vascular system from the reflected light, and to determine a type of a material in the region within the vascular system and/or an indication of a distance to the material. Techniques such as laser ablation may then be performed based on the determined material type and/or distance to remove unwanted buildup, deposits, etc., while avoiding harmful results such as tearing of tissue.

Laser catheter with use of reflected light and force indication to determine material type in vascular system

Apparatus and methods for determining a type of a material in a region within a vascular system of a patient are provided. The determination is made after light has been reflected from the region after being supplied to the region from a light source by at least one optical fiber. The determination is made based on an analysis of the light reflected from the region and of a received at least one indication of a force applied to the material in the region by one or more of the at least one optical fiber. The indication of the force applied by the one or more of the at least one optical fiber is provided by at least one force sensor coupled to the at least one optical fiber.

Laser catheter with use of determined material type in vascular system in ablation of material

Apparatus and methods for ablating material in a region within a vascular system of a patient are provided. A determination of at least one of a type of material in the region and an indication of a distance to the material in the region is made based on at least one property of the region determined from light reflected from the region. Light from a light source is transmitted in at least one of a plurality of optical fibers based on the determination, and at least some of the transmitted light is received at a first emitter disposed along a length of a laser catheter proximate a distal end thereof. The first emitter radially transmits the at least some of the light from the length of the laser catheter so that the light impinges upon and ablates the material through an opening in the length of the laser catheter.

Optical analyzer assembly with safety shutdown system for intravascular lithotripsy device

A catheter system for treating a treatment site within or adjacent to a vessel wall or a heart valve, includes a light source, a balloon, a light guide and an optical analyzer assembly. The light source generates first light energy. The balloon is positionable substantially adjacent to the treatment site. The balloon has a balloon wall that defines a balloon interior that receives a balloon fluid. The light guide receives the first light energy and guides the first light energy in a first direction from a guide proximal end toward a guide distal end positioned within the balloon interior. The optical analyzer assembly optically analyzes a second light energy from the light guide that moves in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. The optical analyzer assembly includes a safety shutdown system to inhibit the first light energy from being received by the guide proximal end of the light guide.

Distance measuring method and device as well as laser lithotripsy device

A measuring method for optically determining a distance (z) of a surface located in a medium from an end of an optical waveguide is described and has the following steps: emitting electromagnetic measuring radiation of a first wavelength (λ1) and of a second wavelength (λ2) from the end of the waveguide towards the surface, wherein the medium more strongly absorbs the electromagnetic measuring radiation of the second wavelength (λ2) than the electromagnetic measuring radiation of the first wavelength (λ1); measuring a first reflection signal (I1) of the electromagnetic measuring radiation of the first wavelength (λ1) reflected from the surface, and measuring a second reflection signal (I2) of the electromagnetic measuring radiation of the second wavelength (λ2) reflected from the surface, and determining the distance (z) from a ratio (I2:I1) of the second and the first reflection signal. Furthermore, a measuring device and a laser lithotripsy device are described.

具有辐射发射防护的皮肤处理设备

本发明涉及一种皮肤处理设备(1，F)。该设备包括外壳中的辐射源(13)，使得可以通过外壳中的出口孔发射辐射。该设备还包括至少一个皮肤存在传感器(43，63)和控制单元(37)，皮肤存在传感器能够测量在多个相应位置中的皮肤(7)的存在。该控制单元(37)被构造为根据皮肤存在传感器的测量信号来确定出口孔(15)的覆盖部分，并且例如通过修改辐射束操纵器(11)的控制，或者通过控制出口孔(15)中诸如挡板的辐射阻挡装置，来将辐射(13)的发射限制到出口孔(15)的覆盖部分。因为可以选择较大的出口孔(15)，本发明提供了更有效而且仍然安全的处理设备(1、1′)，同时还防止通过出口孔(15)的未覆盖部分的不希望的辐射(13)的发射。

Device and methods for heat treatment of ligaments

FIELD: medical technology.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to medical technology. An electrosurgical device for tightening ligaments using microwave energy contains a sensor that is designed to obtain information about the treatment area. Based on this information, the energy transfer profile is determined. The energy transfer profile is chosen in such a way as to lead to the determination and implementation of the required thermal effects in the target tissue (for example, ligaments, tendons, etc.) without undesirable thermal side effects. The energy transfer profile can be based on the complex resistance or attenuation coefficients and/or phase of the body tissue type in the treatment area.EFFECT: with this device, energy can be accurately transferred to the target tissue.15 cl, 16 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 760 857 C2 (51) МПК A61B 18/18 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 18/18 (2021.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020105038, 03.07.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: (73) Патентообладатель(и): КРЕО МЕДИКАЛ ЛИМИТЕД (GB) 30.11.2021 05.07.2017 GB 1710793.9 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 06.08.2021 Бюл. № 22 (45) Опубликовано: 30.11.2021 Бюл. № 34 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2017118806 A1, 24.04.2017. US 2017105799 A1, 20.04.2017. WO 0124721 A1, 12.04.2001. WO 2012073709 A1, 07.06.2012. RU 2562287 C2, 10.09.2015. RU 2466758 C1, 20.11.2012. (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 05.02.2020 2 7 6 0 8 5 7 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 03.07.2018 (72) Автор(ы): ХЭНКОК, Кристофер Пол (GB), БЕРН, Патрик (GB), ДЖОРГЕГЭН, Леиф (GB) EP 2018/067996 (03.07.2018) C 2 C 2 (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: R U 2 7 6 0 8 5 7 WO 2019/007984 (10.01.2019) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, стр. 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) УСТРОЙСТВО И ...

用于毛发切削设备的切削元件

提供一种用于毛发切削设备的切削元件。该切削元件包括具有侧壁的光波导，其中，部分侧壁形成用于接触毛发的切削面。光波导包括沿其长度隔开的多个光学结构，光学结构配置为反射一个或多个波长的光。当宽带光沿光波导被引导时，光波导使得：如果光波导的切削面未与目标对象接触，则多个光学结构中的每一个反射具有第一波长的光；并且如果光波导的切削面与目标对象接触，则至少一个光学结构反射具有不同于第一波长的第二波长的光。还提供了一种包括所述切削元件的毛发切削设备和操作该毛发切削设备的方法。

Device for non-invasive treatment of skin using laser light

FIELD: medicine.SUBSTANCE: non-invasive device for treatment of skin by wrinkle reduction in skin with laser light. Device comprises: an optical system having a laser light source for generating a light beam, being configured such that, in use, light beam exits the device and impinges on an outer surface of the skin to be treated; opening disposed such that, in use, light returning from the skin enters the device as a measurement light beam; first and a second intensity detection channel configured and arranged to detect the intensity in, respectively, a first and a second bandwidth range of the measurement light beam; processor connected to the first and the second intensity detection channel, wherein the processor being configured to determine the occurrence of both laser induced optical breakdown and second harmonic generation at the position of the treatment location, based on the intensities detected by the first and the second intensity detection channel. Wherein the first bandwidth range and second bandwidth range comprises a light wavelength generated in skin as a result of laser induced optical breakdown, first bandwidth range comprises the second harmonic generation wavelength of the laser light source, second bandwidth range is adjacent to the first bandwidth range, and the second bandwidth range excludes the second harmonic generation wavelength of the laser light source. Wherein the optical system is configured to focus, in use, the light beam at a position of a treatment location inside the skin, whereby laser induced optical breakdown is induced at the position of the treatment location.EFFECT: group of inventions provides higher efficiency of reducing skin wrinkles.11 cl, 3 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 679 295 C2 (51) МПК A61B 18/20 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 18/203 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2015145184, 17.03.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока ...

Patent RU2015145184A3

`7ВУ’” 2015145184” АЗ Дата публикации: 14.03.2018 Форма № 18 ИЗИМ-2011 Федеральная служба по интеллектуальной собственности Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение 5 «Федеральный институт промышленной собственности» (ФИПС) ОТЧЕТ О ПОИСКЕ 1. . ИДЕНТИФИКАЦИЯ ЗАЯВКИ Регистрационный номер Дата подачи 2015145184/14(069552) 17.03.2014 РСТЛВ2014/059880 17.03.2014 Приоритет установлен по дате: [ ] подачи заявки [ ] поступления дополнительных материалов от к ранее поданной заявке № [ ] приоритета по первоначальной заявке № из которой данная заявка выделена [ ] подачи первоначальной заявки № из которой данная заявка выделена [ ] подачи ранее поданной заявки № [Х] подачи первой(ых) заявки(ок) в государстве-участнике Парижской конвенции (31) Номер первой(ых) заявки(ок) (32) Дата подачи первой(ых) заявки(ок) (33) Код страны 1. 61/804,254 22.03.2013 05 Название изобретения (полезной модели): [Х] - как заявлено; [ ] - уточненное (см. Примечания) НЕИНВАЗИВНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ КОЖИ ЛАЗЕРНЫМ СВЕТОМ Заявитель: КОНИНКЛЕЙКЕ ФИЛИПС Н.В., МГ. 2. ЕДИНСТВО ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ [Х] соблюдено [ ] не соблюдено. Пояснения: см. Примечания 3. ФОРМУЛА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ: [Х] приняты во внимание все пункты (см. Примечания) [ ] приняты во внимание следующие пункты: [ ] принята во внимание измененная формула изобретения (см. Примечания) 4. КЛАССИФИКАЦИЯ ОБЪЕКТА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ (ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ) (Указываются индексы МПК и индикатор текущей версии) Аб1В 165/20 (2006.01) 5. ОБЛАСТЬ ПОИСКА 5.1 Проверенный минимум документации РСТ (указывается индексами МПК) Аб1В 18/20 5.2 Другая проверенная документация в той мере, в какой она включена в поисковые подборки: 5.3 Электронные базы данных, использованные при поиске (название базы, и если, возможно, поисковые термины): СТРО, РЕРАТБпе, О\У/Р1, Е-ГлЬгагу, ЕАРАТБУ, Езрасепе, Соозе, ]-Р]а(Раб, КТРВТУ, РАТЕМТЗСОРЕ, Ра еагсй, РиБМеа, КОРТО, КатЫег, ЗСОРО5У, РО, ЦЗРТО, У\У/опаУИ14е лепсе, Уапдех, БД "Российская медицина", БД ВИНИТИ, БЕН РАН, РГБ 6. ДОКУМЕНТЫ, ...

Hair detector with multiple focal points

FIELD: personal usage items. SUBSTANCE: invention provides device (40) for hair care, which has detector (10) based on light for detection of hair (22) near skin surface (21), detector (10) comprises light source (11), optical elements (14, 16, 17, 18) and polarization-sensitive light sensor (12, 13). Light source (11) is intended for generation of light beam (31) with polarization of incident wave. Optical elements (14, 16, I7, 18) are provided for focusing of light beam (31) onto hair (22) near skin surface (21). Polarization-sensitive light sensor (12, 13) is provided for detecting light interacting with hair (22) or on skin surface (21) and has defined linear polarization. Light source (11) and/or optical elements (14, 16, 17, 18) are positioned so, that light beam (31) simultaneously has multiple spatially separated focuses (51, 52, 53) on or near hair (22) or skin surface (21). EFFECT: hair care. 11 cl, 3 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 610 885 C2 (51) МПК A61N 5/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ 2014123519, 07.11.2012 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 07.11.2012 (72) Автор(ы): ВАРГИЗ Бабу (NL), ВЕРХАГЕН Рико (NL) (73) Патентообладатель(и): КОНИНКЛЕЙКЕ ФИЛИПС Н.В. (NL) Дата регистрации: (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: WO2010106480A1, 23.09.2010. Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 10.11.2011 US 61/558,005 (45) Опубликовано: 17.02.2017 Бюл. № 5 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 10.06.2014 (86) Заявка PCT: IB 2012/056213 (07.11.2012) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: 2 6 1 0 8 8 5 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.12.2015 Бюл. № 35 WO2007039854A1, 12.04.2007. US2010069897A1, 18.03.2010. RU2083354C1, 10.07.1997. R U 17.02.2017 2 6 1 0 8 8 5 R U Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, строение 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) ДЕТЕКТОР ВОЛОС ...

System with disease diagnosis and skin age measuring functions and handpiece used therewith

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention relates to a system for diagnosing a disease and measuring a skin age, comprising: a laser irradiation device for generating a laser beam and irradiating the laser beam onto a body tissue; a probe for collecting the generated light generated when irradiating the body tissue with the laser; and an analyzer for analyzing the spectrum of the light collected by the probe and diagnosing the disease. The laser irradiated on the body tissue is a collimate beam and the probe is detachably or attachably attached to the laser irradiation device.

System and method for directing energy to tissue

An electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical power generating source, an energy applicator operably associated with the electrosurgical power generating source, a processor unit, and a data acquisition module configured to receive a reflected signal. The processor unit is disposed in operative communication with the data acquisition module and adapted to determine a tissue desiccation rate around at least a portion of the energy applicator based on one or more signals received from the data acquisition module.

High frequency generator for connecting a probe for insertion in body media

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Hochfrequenzgenerator (12) zum Anschluss einer Sonde (10) zum Einführen in Körpermedien. Die anzuschließende Sonde (10) hat einen länglichen Schaft (16) mit einem proximalen und einem distalen Ende (16.2, 16.1) und einem entlang des Schaftes (16) verlaufenden elektrischen Leiter (42, 44) mit einem induktiven und einem kapazitiven Leitungsbelag, die einen jeweiligen örtlichen Wellenwiderstand des elektrischen Leiters (42, 44) bestimmen. Der Hochfrequenzgenerator (12) weist einen Anschluss für eine jeweilige an den Hochfrequenzgenerator (12) anzuschließende Sonde (10) auf, der zusammen mit einem Anschluss einer jeweiligen Sonde (10) dazu ausgebildet ist, ein elektrisches Signal in den elektrischen Leiter der Sonde (10) einzuspeisen und reflektierte Signalanteile des elektrischen Signals aus dem elektrischen Leiter (42, 44) auszukoppeln. Außerdem weist der Hochfrequenzgenerator (12) einen Messsignalgenerator (24) und eine Auswerteeinheit (28) auf, von denen der Messsignalgenerator (24) ausgebildet ist, ein einer im Betrieb an den Hochfrequenzgenerator (12) angeschlossenen Sonde (10) zuzuführendes elektrisches Messsignal zu erzeugen und die Auswerteeinheit (28) ausgebildet ist, von der im Betrieb an den Hochfrequenzgenerator (12) angeschlossenen Sonde (10) reflektierte Signalanteile des elektrischen Messsignals auszuwerten und ein Abstandssignal zu liefern, das den Ort am Schaft einer im Betrieb an den Hochfrequenzgenerator (12) angeschlossenen Sonde (10) identifiziert, an dem sich die Permittivität der unmittelbaren Umgebung entlang des Schaftes infolge eines Überganges zwischen den den Schaft umgebenden Medien ändert. The invention relates to a high-frequency generator (12) for connecting a probe (10) for introduction into body media. The probe to be connected (10) has an elongate shaft (16) with a proximal and a distal end (16.2, 16.1) and along the shaft (16) extending electrical conductor (42, 44) with an inductive and a capacitive line ...

Aesthetic method of biological structure treatment by magnetic field

In combined methods for treating a patient using time-varying magnetic field, treatment methods combine various approaches for aesthetic treatment. A magnetic field generating device is placed proximate to a body region of the patient. The magnetic field generating device generates a time-varying magnetic field with a magnetic flux density in a range of 0.5 to 7 Tesla. The time-varying magnetic field is applied to the body region of the patient in order to cause a contraction of a muscle within the body region. A second therapy may be used by applying one or more of optical waves, radio frequency waves, mechanical waves, negative or positive pressure or heat to the body region of the patient.

Blood vessel identifying device and surgical management device

外科处置装置(100)具有：作用部(4)；发光部(9)，其对活体组织(A)照射激光；受光部(10)，其接收由于活体组织(A)而散射的激光的散射光；光检测部(11)，其检测由该受光部(10)接收的散射光的强度；频率分析部(12)，其取得时间序列数据，提取该时间序列数据中包含的散射光的频移量，该时间序列数据表示由该光检测部(11)检测到的散射光的强度的时间变化；以及判定部(13)，其根据频移量判定活体组织(A)内的血管的特征。

Patent JPH0138508B2

Microwave ablation catheter system with impedance matching tuner and method

A tuner system for a microwave power supply used in an ablation catheter system is disclosed. The tuner system includes a tuner arranged to facilitate matching the impedance of a power generator side portion of the catheter system with the impedance of a catheter side portion of the catheter system. A reflected power monitor is also provided for monitoring the amount of power that is reflected from the catheter during use. In a preferred aspect of the invention, the tuner is used in a power supply that includes a microwave power source and is used in conjunction with a catheter having a coaxial transmission line and a helical antenna. In a method aspect of the invention, a method for medical treatment using a microwave ablation catheter system is disclosed.

Tunable microwave ablation catheter system and method

A tunable microwave ablation catheter system is disclosed which matches the impedance of its power supply with the transmission line to minimize reflected power and optimize energy delivery to targeted tissues. The tuner itself may be located in the power supply, the transmission line or the antenna. Tuner mechanisms at these locations can change the antenna configuration, move material relative to the antenna, or alter the waveguide. A controller monitors the catheter system operation. A method of medical treatment is disclosed where the impedances of the components of the systems are adjusted during use to compensate for impedance variations.

Electrosurgical apparatus

Apparatus for treating tissue with microwave radiation and antenna calibration system and procedure

Aparato de calibración (100) para una antena (400) que está dispuesta para emitir radiación de microondas desde una zona de emisión de la misma, presentando el aparato: un dispositivo de carga adaptado para someter la zona de emisión de la antena a una impedancia que tiene un valor conocido para una frecuencia predeterminada de radiación de microondas, un detector (500) dispuesto para medir la magnitud y la fase de la radiación de microondas que tiene la frecuencia predeterminada que se emite desde la antena y se refleja desde el dispositivo de carga, y una unidad de procesamiento (800) configurada para generar datos de calibración para la antena y utilizar los datos de calibración para convertir la magnitud y la fase medidas para que sean representativas de la carga desconocida, si la antena se utiliza posteriormente para medir la magnitud y la fase de una radiación de microondas que tiene la frecuencia predeterminada reflejada desde una carga desconocida en la zona de emisión de la antena, caracterizado por el hecho de que la disposición de carga incluye una cavidad de guía de ondas sustancialmente sin pérdidas (160) entre un primer extremo adaptado para recibir la zona de emisión (420) de la antena y un segundo extremo (125), y el aparato incluye un actuador (200) dispuesto para deslizar el segundo extremo respecto al primer extremo para variar una distancia entre el primer extremo y el segundo extremo, de modo que la disposición de carga es regulable para establecer una pluralidad de impedancias de un rango de impedancias. Calibration apparatus (100) for an antenna (400) that is arranged to emit microwave radiation from an emission zone thereof, presenting the apparatus: a charging device adapted to subject the antenna emission zone to an impedance having a known value for a predetermined frequency of microwave radiation, a detector (500) arranged to measure the magnitude and phase of the microwave radiation having the predetermined frequency that is emitted ...

Microwave system calibration apparatus, system and method of use

A microwave system calibration apparatus including an antenna portion configured to deliver microwave energy to tissue, a transmission line portion configured to receive a microwave energy signal from a microwave source and to selectively deliver the microwave energy signal to the antenna portion and a switching mechanism connected between the antenna portion and the transmission line portion. The transmission line includes an inner conductor having a length, an outer conductor concentrically surrounding the inner conductor along the length and a dielectric material separating the inner and outer conductors. The inner conductor or the outer conductor of the transmission line portion is electrically connected to the antenna. The switching mechanism is configured to electrically disconnect the transmission line portion from the antenna portion in a first condition and further configured to connect the inner conductor to the outer conductor in a second condition.

Microwave ablation generator control system

A microwave energy delivery and measurement system, including a microwave energy source configured to delivery microwave energy to a microwave energy delivery device, a measurement system configured to measure at least one parameter of the microwave energy delivery device and a switching network configured to electrically isolate the microwave energy source and the measurement system. The measurement system is configured to actively measure in real time at least one parameter related to the microwave energy delivery device.

Heating apparatus for hyperthermia

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Surgical resection apparatus

Surgical cutting apparatus having a treatment channel and a measurement channel for conveying microwave energy from a source to an antenna at a cutting edge. The measurement channel operates at lower power than the treatment channel for determining when higher energy can be safely applied. The apparatus may deliver microwave radiation at differing frequencies to one or more antennas at the cutting edge, e.g. to provide different treatment effects. The source may generate an output for an antenna whose frequency can be selected e.g. for most efficient operation. Selection may be automatic based on detected magnitude and phase of reflected signals during a frequency sweep of a forward signal. Power delivered to tissue via the cutting element may be manually boosted to deal with large blood vessels. The apparatus may include a reflected power monitor for recognising behaviour in reflected signals received from the antenna to trigger automatic pre-emptive action.

Phototherapy Device and Method of Providing Phototherapy to a Body Surface

A method and apparatus is described for treating a target body surface using a radiation applicator. The therapeutic treatment apparatus adapted to conform to a patients body. The treatment apparatus comprises a plurality of light sources coupled with a flexible substrate, a light integrator in at least a portion of the optical path between the light source and the patient's body surface, a power supply, and a controller.

Endoscope laser system with laser interlock

公开了用于确定内窥镜中的手术激光光纤的前进并为手术激光提供互锁反馈的系统、装置和方法。示例性方法包括：将光从内窥镜的远端引导至目标；光学地检测从目标反射的光的量；通过延伸穿过内窥镜的工作通道的激光光纤来传输光学地检测到的光的量；基于光学地检测到的光的量来确定激光光纤的远端相对于内窥镜的远端的位置；以及生成针对手术激光系统的控制信号以调整通过激光光纤的激光发射。

Microwave antenna with flat paddle shape

A surgical spatula comprising a flat paddle 10 and a handle extending away from a first end thereof, wherein the handle comprises a coaxial power feed 64 connectable to receive energy from a microwave power source, and the paddle 10 contains a microwave conveying structure 12,14,16,18,20 connected to the coaxial power feed 64, the microwave conveying structure being enclosed 12,14,16,18,20 at a front end of the paddle 10 opposite the first end and open along a side of the paddle which extends away from the first end to permit a microwave radiation field to be emitted from that side. The device can be used in ablation procedures.

Electrosurgical apparatus for rf and microwave delivery

A control system for electrosurgical apparatus in which the energy delivery profile of both RF EM radiation and microwave EM radiation delivered to a probe is set based on sampled voltage and current information of RF energy conveyed to the probe and/or sampled forward and reflected power information for the microwave energy conveyed to and from the probe. The energy delivery profile for the RF EM radiation is for tissue cutting (without requiring a sharp blade) and the energy delivery profile for the microwave EM radiation is for haemostasis or sealing or coagulation or ablation of tissue. The RF EM radiation and microwave EM radiation may be applied separately or simultaneously.

Surgical resection apparatus

System and method of matching impedances of an electrosurgical generator and/or a microwave generator

A system for performing a surgical procedure includes a source of energy, a surgical instrument, and an impedance matching network. The source of energy is an electrosurgical generator or a microwave generator. The surgical instrument is coupled to the source of energy and receives the energy therefrom. The surgical instrument is adapted to treat tissue with the energy. The impedance matching network is interposed along a path of the energy and matches an input impedance of the source of energy to an output impedance (or thereabouts).

Microwave systems for medical hyperthermia, thermotherapy and diagnosis

Medical systems and instruments which utilize microwave energy to provide heat treatment and diagnostic imaging of tissue are provided. One medical instrument has a collinear array having antennas configured to transmit electromagnetic energy so that the transmitted energy, in aggregate, is directed toward a desired area of the tissue. Another microwave medical system includes a catheter having an inflatable balloon in fluid communication with an inflation source, and an antenna having a radiating element positioned within the inflatable balloon to transmit electromagnetic energy toward the desired area of tissue. Still another medical instrument includes an antenna having receiving elements for receiving electromagnetic energy radiated from an electromagnetic source, rectifying devices, each having a first end electrically connected to a corresponding one of the receiving elements; and a transmission line electrically connected to a second end of each of the rectifying devices.

Surgical resection apparatus

Surgical cutting apparatus having a treatment channel and a measurement channel for conveying microwave energy from a source to an antenna at a cutting edge. The measurement channel operates at lower power than the treatment channel for determining when higher energy can be safely applied. The apparatus may deliver microwave radiation at differing frequencies to one or more antennas at the cutting edge, e.g. to provide different treatment effects. The source may generate an output for an antenna whose frequency can be selected e.g. for most efficient operation. Selection may be automatic based on detected magnitude and phase of reflected signals during a frequency sweep of a forward signal. Power delivered to tissue via the cutting element may be manually boosted to deal with large blood vessels. The apparatus may include a reflected power monitor for recognizing behavior in reflected signals received from the antenna to trigger automatic pre-emptive action.

Microwave ablation generator control system

A microwave energy delivery and measurement system, including a microwave energy source configured to delivery microwave energy to a microwave energy delivery device, a measurement system configured to measure at least one parameter of the microwave energy delivery device and a switching network configured to electrically isolate the microwave energy source and the measurement system. The measurement system is configured to actively measure in real time at least one parameter related to the microwave energy delivery device.

Microwave ablation generator control system

A microwave energy delivery and measurement system, including a microwave energy source configured to delivery microwave energy to a microwave energy delivery device, a measurement system configured to measure at least one parameter of the microwave energy delivery device and a switching network configured to electrically isolate the microwave energy source and the measurement system. The measurement system is configured to actively measure in real time at least one parameter related to the microwave energy delivery device.

Microwave ablation generator control system

A microwave energy delivery and measurement system, including a microwave energy source configured to delivery microwave energy to a microwave energy delivery device, a measurement system configured to measure at least one parameter of the microwave energy delivery device and a switching network configured to electrically isolate the microwave energy source and the measurement system. The measurement system is configured to actively measure in real time at least one parameter related to the microwave energy delivery device.

Microwave ablation generator control system

A microwave energy delivery and measurement system, including a microwave energy source configured to delivery microwave energy to a microwave energy delivery device, a measurement system configured to measure at least one parameter of the microwave energy delivery device and a switching network configured to electrically isolate the microwave energy source and the measurement system. The measurement system is configured to actively measure in real time at least one parameter related to the microwave energy delivery device.

Microwave ablation generator control system

A microwave energy delivery and measurement system, including a microwave energy source configured to delivery microwave energy to a microwave energy delivery device, a measurement system configured to measure at least one parameter of the microwave energy delivery device and a switching network configured to electrically isolate the microwave energy source and the measurement system. The measurement system is configured to actively measure in real time at least one parameter related to the microwave energy delivery device.

Surgical antenna and electrosurgical system using the same

A surgical spatula ( 10, 34 ) has a flat paddle ( 38, 62 ) and a handle extending away from a first end of the flat paddle ( 38, 62 ). The handle has a coaxial power feed ( 64, 130 ) which is connectable to receive energy from a microwave power source. The paddle ( 38, 62 ) contains a microwave conveying structure connected to the coaxial power feed ( 64, 130 ). The microwave conveying structure is enclosed at a front end of the paddle ( 38, 62 ) opposite to the first end so that microwave radiation is blocked from being emitted from the front end. The microwave conveying structure is open along a side of the paddle ( 38, 62 ) which extends away from the first end to permit a microwave radiation field to be emitted from that side.

Surgical antenna and electrosurgical system using the same

A surgical spatula (10, 34) has a flat paddle (38, 62) and a handle extending away from a first end of the flat paddle (38, 62). The handle has a coaxial power feed (64, 130) which is connectable to receive energy from a microwave power source. The paddle (38, 62) contains a microwave conveying structure connected to the coaxial power feed (64, 130). The microwave conveying structure is enclosed at a front end of the paddle (38, 62) opposite to the first end so that microwave radiation is blocked from being emitted from the front end. The microwave conveying structure is open along a side of the paddle (38, 62) which extends away from the first end to permit a microwave radiation field to be emitted from that side.

For the electrosurgical equipment of RF and microwave transfer

一种用于电手术设备的控制系统，其中，传递至探针的RF EM辐射和微波EM辐射两者的能量传递剖面基于传送至探针的RF能量的采样电压和电流信息和/或传送至探针和从探针传出的用于微波能量的采样前向和反射功率信息来设置。用于RF EM辐射的能量传递剖面用于组织切割（不需要锋利刀片），并且用于微波EM辐射的能量传递剖面用于止血或封闭或凝固或组织的切除。RF EM辐射和微波EM辐射可分开或同时施加。

Electrosurgical apparatus for RF and microwave delivery

一种用于电手术设备的控制系统，其中，传递至探针的RF EM辐射和微波EM辐射两者的能量传递剖面基于传送至探针的RF能量的采样电压和电流信息和/或传送至探针和从探针传出的用于微波能量的采样前向和反射功率信息来设置。用于RF EM辐射的能量传递剖面用于组织切割（不需要锋利刀片），并且用于微波EM辐射的能量传递剖面用于止血或封闭或凝固或组织的切除。RF EM辐射和微波EM辐射可分开或同时施加。

Surgical antenna and electrosurgical system using the same

SURGICAL LASER SYSTEM

1. Хирургическая лазерная система, состоящая из трех лазеров, оптические оси которых параллельны и оптически сопряжены, зеркал, расположенных на оптических осях каждого из лазеров и предназначенных для совмещения излучения трех лазеров, при этом зеркало, расположенное на оптической оси первого лазера, имеет высокоотражающее диэлектрическое оптическое покрытие для длины волны излучения первого лазера, зеркало, расположенное на оптической оси третьего лазера, имеет высокоотражающее диэлектрическое оптическое покрытие для длины волны излучения третьего лазера, на оптической оси второго лазера расположены два зеркала, одно из них имеет диэлектрические оптические покрытия, обеспечивающие высокое пропускание для длины волны излучения второго лазера на одной стороне, высокое отражение для длины волны первого лазера и высокое пропускание для длины волны второго лазера на другой стороне, а второе зеркало с диэлектрическими оптическими покрытиями, обеспечивающими высокое пропускание для длин волн излучения первого и второго лазеров на одной стороне и высокое отражение для длины волны излучения третьего лазера и высокое пропускание для длин волн излучения первого и второго лазеров на другой стороне, формирующей оптики, расположенной на оптической оси второго лазера, соединенной с входом оптической системы транспортировки лазерного излучения, выход которой соединен с оптическим хирургическим инструментом, при этом каждый из трех лазеров имеет лазерный излучатель, соединенный с соответствующим ему блоком питания лазера, систему охлаждения, соединенную с соответствующим ей блоком питания системы охлажд� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК A61B 18/20 (13) 2012 148 625 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2012148625/14, 16.11.2012 (71) Заявитель(и): Кузьмин Олег Викторович (RU) Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 16.11.2012 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.05.2014 Бюл. № 15 (72) Автор(ы): Кузьмин Олег ...

System for tissue ablation using pulsed laser

用于使极高峰值功率激光器脉冲能够通过光纤输送而优选以接触模式用于消融程序的系统。该激光器有利地以355nm波长发射。其它系统使能选择性去除血管内的非期望的组织，同时最小化损坏其血管的风险，基于320至400nm激光波长的短激光脉冲的消融性质的利用，利用导管施加到组织上的激光注量和力的、构成导管的管的机械壁的选定参数。另外地，公开了校准此类导管的新颖的方法，这也实现了对消融过程的实时监控。另外，公开了保护光纤出射面的新颖的方法。

Intraluminal electrical occlusion detection device

Electrosurgical instruments, generators and devices

다양한 실시예는 생체 조직을 치료하기 위한 전자기(EM) 에너지 및 초음파 진동을 전달하기 위한 전기 수술용 기구를 제공한다. 전기 수술용 기구는, 자기 변형 초음파 변환기를 구동하기 위한 EM 에너지 및 전기 신호를 전달하도록 배치된 기구 샤프트; 기구 샤프트로부터 EM 에너지를 수신하고 조직 치료를 위해 원위단 어셈블리로부터 EM 에너지를 전달하기 위해 기구 샤프트의 원위단에 배치된 원위단 어셈블리; 및 기구 샤프트로부터 전기 신호를 수신하고 조직 치료를 위해 원위단 어셈블리 주위에 초음파 진동을 생성하도록 배치된 자기 변형 초음파 변환기를 포함한다. 다른 실시예는 전기 수술용 발전기, 및 그 기구 및 발전기를 포함하는 전기 수술용 장치를 제공한다.

Control the distance from the laser fiber to the target

内視鏡処置中に内視鏡の遠位端と標的との間の距離を判定するシステム、デバイス、および方法が開示される。手術用レーザフィードバック制御システムが、フィードバックアナライザおよびコントローラを備える。フィードバックアナライザは、標的に向けた電磁放射に応答して標的から少なくとも２つの反射信号を受信することができる。少なくとも２つの反射信号は、手術用レーザシステムのデバイスの遠位端と標的との間のそれぞれの異なる距離に対応する。フィードバックアナライザは、少なくとも２つの反射信号に基づいて、手術用レーザシステムのデバイスの遠位端と標的との間の距離を判定することができる。コントローラは、判定された距離に基づいて所定の動作を実行するように、手術用レーザシステムへの制御信号を生成することができる。

Surgical antenna and electrosurgical system using the same

一种手术抹刀(10，34)具有平桨(38，62)以及从平桨(38，62)的第一端延伸开的柄。柄具有可连接以接收来自微波功率源的能量的同轴馈电部(64，130)。浆(38，62)包括连接到同轴馈电部(64，130)的微波传送结构。微波传送结构在桨(38，62)的与第一端相对的前端处封闭，以使得阻止微波辐射从前端发射。微波传送结构沿着桨(38，62)的从第一端延伸开的侧面敞开，以允许从该侧面发射微波辐射场。

Systems and methods for treating tissue of a passageway within a body

The present disclosure is directed to a method for treating tissue in a passageway within a body. The method may include positioning a medical device adjacent a treatment site in the passageway. The medical device may include an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end, and an energy emitting portion positioned adjacent the distal end. The method may further include supplying an amount of energy from an energy source to the energy emitting portion. A first portion of the amount of the energy may be transmitted through the energy emitting portion to the tissue and a second portion of the amount of energy may be reflected from the energy emitting portion. The method may further include monitoring a signal corresponding to one of the first portion of the amount of energy and the second portion of the amount of energy.

HAIR DETECTOR WITH MULTIPLE FOCAL POINTS

1. Устройство (40) для ухода за волосами, которое содержит детектор (10) на основе света для обнаружения волос (22) вблизи поверхности (21) кожи, причем детектор (10) содержит:- источник (11) света для генерации светового луча (31) с поляризацией падающей волны,- оптические элементы (14, 16, 17, 18) для фокусирования светового луча (31) на волосах (22) вблизи поверхности (21) кожи и- поляризационно-чувствительный датчик (12, 13) света для обнаружения света, который взаимодействует с волосами (22) или поверхностью (21) кожи и имеет предварительно определяемую линейную поляризацию, причем источник (11) света и/или оптические элементы (14, 16, 17, 18) расположены так, чтобы световой луч (31) имел одновременно несколько пространственно разделенных фокусов (51, 52, 53) на или вблизи волос или поверхности (21) кожи, причем различные фокусы расположены для того, чтобы совпадать с одним и тем же волосом, и причем источник (11) света и/или оптические элементы (14, 16, 17, 18) расположены так, чтобы луч (31) света имел различные ориентации поляризации падающей волны во множественных фокусах (51, 52, 53).2. Устройство (40) для ухода за волосами по п. 1, причем источник (11) света и/или оптические элементы (14, 16, 17, 18) расположены так, чтобы световой луч (31) имел множественные фокусы (51, 52), пространственно разделенные в латеральномнаправлении относительно светового луча (31).3. Устройство (40) для ухода за волосами по п. 2, где оптические элементы содержат пропускающую решетку.4. Устройство (40) для ухода за волосами по п. 1, где источник (11) света и/или оптические элементы (14, 16, 17, 18) расположены так, чтобы световой луч (31) имел множественные фокусы (51, 53), пространственно разделенные в осевом направлении относит� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2014 123 519 A (51) МПК A61N 5/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2014123519/14, 07.11.2012 (71) Заявитель(и): КОНИНКЛЕЙКЕ ФИЛИПС Н.В. ( ...

Radio-frequency based catheter system and method for ablating biological tissues

一种用于消融位于患者身体血管内的生物组织的基于射频的导管系统和方法，其包括射频(RF)发生器(616)，以在具有RF传输线的可设置的导管(500)内选择性地产生高频RF能量信号，还包括安装在该导管远端部分的RF天线(250)，以及同样安装在该导管远端部分的、用于检测消融点附近温度的温度传感器(520)。控制系统(610)调整RF能量信号以使得检测的温度等于或者接近选择的温度设定或者在选定温度范围内。

Laser induced collagen crosslinking in tissue

The presently disclosed subject matter provides techniques for inducing collagen cross-linking in human tissue, such as cartilage or cornea, without using a photosensitizer (e.g., riboflavin), by inducing ionization of the water contained in the tissue to produce free radicals that induce chemical cross-linking in the human tissue. In an embodiment, a femtosecond laser operates at sufficiently low laser pulse energy to avoid optical breakdown of tissue. In an embodiment, the femtosecond laser operates in the infrared frequency range.

Blood vessel recognition device

ISOLATING DEVICE FOR ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE

РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2020 107 095 A (51) МПК H01P 1/207 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2020107095, 15.08.2018 (71) Заявитель(и): КРЕО МЕДИКАЛ ЛИМИТЕД (GB) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 17.08.2017 GB 1713174.9 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 17.03.2020 R U (43) Дата публикации заявки: 17.09.2021 Бюл. № 26 (72) Автор(ы): ХЭНКОК, Кристофер Пол (GB), УАЙТ, Малкольм (GB) (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2019/034708 (21.02.2019) A Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, стр. 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" R U (57) Формула изобретения 1. Комбинированное устройство изолятор-диплексер, содержащее: схему сложения сигналов, содержащую первый вход, подключаемый для приема радиочастотного (РЧ) электромагнитного (ЭМ) излучения, имеющего первую частоту, из РЧ канала, второй вход, подключаемый для приема микроволнового ЭМ излучения, имеющего вторую частоту, которая выше, чем первая частота, из микроволнового канала, и выход, сообщающийся с первым и вторым входами для передачи РЧ ЭМ излучения и микроволнового ЭМ излучения в общий путь прохождения сигнала, и волноводный изолятор, подключенный для изоляции микроволнового канала от РЧ ЭМ излучения, при этом волноводный изолятор содержит: проводящую входную секцию, проводящую выходную секцию, проводящую промежуточную секцию, причем промежуточная секция содержит первый конец, который сопрягается с входной секцией, и второй конец, который сопрягается с выходной секцией, первый изолирующий барьер постоянного тока, расположенный между входной секцией и промежуточной секцией, и второй изолирующий барьер постоянного тока, расположенный между промежуточной секцией и выходной секцией, при этом совместно входная секция, промежуточная секция и выходная секция Стр.: 1 A 2 0 2 0 1 0 7 0 9 5 (54) ИЗОЛИРУЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРОХИРУРГИЧЕСКОГО УСТРОЙСТВА 2 0 2 ...

Therapeutic tooth bud ablation

Ablation probe tips (108, 148, 320, 360) and physical and virtual stents (110) for use in tooth bud ablation procedures that result in tooth agenesis as well as tooth bud ablation methods are described herein.

Blood vessel recognition device and surgical treatment device

外科処置装置（１００）は、作用部（４）と、生体組織（Ａ）にレーザ光を照射する発光部（９）と、生体組織（Ａ）によって散乱されたレーザ光の散乱光を受光する受光部（１０）と、該受光部（１０）によって受光された散乱光の強度を検出する光検出部（１１）と、該光検出部（１１）によって検出された散乱光の強度の時間変化を示す時系列データを取得し、該時系列データに含まれる散乱光の周波数シフト量を抽出する周波数解析部（１２）と、周波数シフト量に基づいて生体組織（Ａ）内の血管の特徴を判定する判定部（１３）とを備える。 The surgical treatment apparatus (100) receives the action part (4), the light emitting part (9) for irradiating the living tissue (A) with laser light, and the scattered light of the laser light scattered by the living tissue (A). Light receiver (10), light detector (11) for detecting the intensity of scattered light received by the light receiver (10), and temporal change in intensity of scattered light detected by the light detector (11) A frequency analysis unit (12) that acquires time-series data indicating a frequency shift amount of the scattered light included in the time-series data, and features of blood vessels in the living tissue (A) based on the frequency shift amount And a determination unit (13) for determination.

Systems and methods for selective targeting of structural features in treating skin conditions

Systems and methods are provided for locating anatomical features in the skin based on analysis of reflected light, and treating the located anatomical features using high-energy light. A labeling agent can be administered to optically differentiate the anatomical feature.

DEVICE AND METHODS OF BONDS HEAT TREATMENT

РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2020 105 038 A (51) МПК A61B 18/18 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2020105038, 03.07.2018 (71) Заявитель(и): КРЕО МЕДИКАЛ ЛИМИТЕД (GB) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 05.07.2017 GB 1710793.9 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 05.02.2020 R U (43) Дата публикации заявки: 06.08.2021 Бюл. № 22 (72) Автор(ы): ХЭНКОК, Кристофер Пол (GB), БЕРН, Патрик (GB), ДЖОРГЕГЭН, Леиф (GB) (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2019/007984 (10.01.2019) A Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, стр. 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" R U (57) Формула изобретения 1. Электрохирургическое устройство для подтягивания связок, содержащее электрохирургический генератор, выполненный с возможностью генерирования и вывода микроволновой электромагнитной (ЭМ) энергии; зонд, соединенный с электрохирургическим генератором, причем зонд содержит гибкий стержень, содержащий коаксиальную линию передачи для передачи микроволновой ЭМ энергии; и аппликатор на дистальном конце гибкого стержня, причем аппликатор имеет конструкцию для подачи энергии, выполненную с возможностью приема микроволновой ЭМ энергии от коаксиальной линии передачи и излучения принятой микроволновой ЭМ энергии в зону обработки рядом с аппликатором; датчик, выполненный с возможностью контроля свойства зоны обработки; и контроллер, выполненный с возможностью управления профилем передачи микроволновой ЭМ энергии, подаваемой в зонд, на основании информации, полученной датчиком, при этом профиль передачи энергии представляет собой либо: (i) измерительный профиль передачи энергии, либо (ii) терапевтический профиль передачи энергии, причем величина мощности терапевтического профиля передачи энергии больше, чем величина мощности измерительного профиля передачи энергии; при этом датчик содержит модуль измерения мощности, выполненный с возможностью ...

Instrument for optically detecting tissue attributes

A jaw assembly including first and second jaw members configured to clamp tissue therebetween. The first jaw member includes a surface opposing a surface of the second jaw member, a light source, and a light detector. The light source is configured to emit light from an opening defined in the surface of the first jaw member. The light detector is disposed within the opening and is configured to sense properties of light reflected off tissue clamped between the first and second jaw members and to generate signals indicative of the sensed properties of light. A processor is operatively associated with the light detector and is configured to receive the signals from the light detector. The processor is also configured to analyze the signals to determine an attribute of tissue clamped between the first and second jaw members and to provide feedback to a user of the attribute of the tissue.

Surgical device with an end effector assembly and system for monitoring of tissue before and after a surgical procedure

A medical instrument includes a housing and a shaft coupled to the housing. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. An end effector assembly is disposed at the distal end of the shaft. The end effector assembly includes first and second jaw members. At least one of the first and second jaw members is movable from a first position wherein the first and second jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to at least a second position closer to one another wherein the first and second jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. The medical instrument also includes one or more light-emitting elements and one or more light-detecting elements configured to generate one or more signals indicative of tissue reflectance. The one or more light-emitting elements are adapted to deliver light energy to tissue grasped between the first and second jaw members.