Patents
Patents for A61B 18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body (59,620)
07/2003
07/02/2003EP1107703B1 Medical bipolar instrument for cutting tissue
07/01/2003US6587731 Devices, methods, and systems for shrinking tissues
07/01/2003US6587730 Method and apparatus for skin brown spot removal and collagen formation
07/01/2003US6587482 Laser apparatus
07/01/2003US6585752 Fever regulation method and apparatus
07/01/2003US6585735 Endoscopic bipolar electrosurgical forceps
07/01/2003US6585734 Tissue cutting and retrieval device and method
07/01/2003US6585733 Surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation using radiofrequency technology
07/01/2003US6585732 Fluid-assisted electrosurgical device
07/01/2003US6585729 Vented cryosurgical system with backpressure source
07/01/2003US6585728 Cryoablation catheter with an improved gas expansion chamber
07/01/2003US6585726 Method of maintaining spacing in an ablation pattern
07/01/2003US6585725 Laser irradiation method for laser treatment and laser treatment apparatus
07/01/2003US6585723 Corneal surgery apparatus
07/01/2003US6585722 Photocoagulation apparatus
07/01/2003US6585718 Steerable catheter with shaft support system for resisting axial compressive loads
07/01/2003US6585717 Deflection structure
07/01/2003US6585692 Method and system for patient temperature management and central venous access
07/01/2003US6585657 Angioplasty apparatus facilitating rapid exchanges
07/01/2003US6585655 Medical imaging device
07/01/2003US6585638 Endoscope power supplying appliance
07/01/2003US6585635 Method and system for pericardial modification
06/2003
06/26/2003WO2003052444A1 Mri-guided temperature mapping of tissue undergoing thermal treatment
06/26/2003WO2003051449A1 Dilation catheter assembly and related methods
06/26/2003WO2003051217A2 Hyperthermia treatment and probe therefor
06/26/2003WO2003051216A1 Method and device to enhance rf electrode performance
06/26/2003WO2003051215A1 Catheter for ablation of resected parts
06/26/2003WO2003051214A1 Cryo-temperature monitoring
06/26/2003WO2003051208A1 Blood flow reestablishment determination
06/26/2003WO2003051192A2 Recanalization of occluded vessel using magnetic resonance guidance
06/26/2003WO2002024050A3 Tissue treatment method and apparatus
06/26/2003US20030120326 Systems and methods using vasoconstriction for improved thermal treatment of tissues
06/26/2003US20030120325 Laser therapeutic apparatus
06/26/2003US20030120301 Angioplasty apparatus facilitating rapid exchanges and method
06/26/2003US20030120299 Apparatus and method for developing an anatomic space for laparoscopic hernia repair and patch for use therewith
06/26/2003US20030120271 Medical probe with reduced number of temperature sensor wires
06/26/2003US20030120270 Ablation therapy
06/26/2003US20030120269 Methods and apparatus for skin treatment
06/26/2003US20030120268 Cardiac ablation devices and methods
06/26/2003US20030120210 Method of managing patient temperature with a heat exchange catheter
06/26/2003US20030120199 Method of operating a liquefracture handpiece
06/26/2003US20030120171 Vasular temperature measuring device and process for measuring vascular temperature
06/26/2003US20030120144 Intrapericardial temperature measurement device and method
06/26/2003US20030118302 Optical fiber including a diffuser portion and continuous sleeve for the transmission of light
06/26/2003CA2470577A1 Cryo-temperature monitoring
06/26/2003CA2469188A1 Recanalization of occluded vessel using magnetic resonance guidance
06/26/2003CA2468975A1 Blood flow reestablishment determination
06/25/2003EP1321166A2 Expandable intracardiac return electrode and method of use
06/25/2003EP1321104A1 Ablation tool and process for cutting, fragmenting and/or removing material
06/25/2003EP1320335A1 Flexible flow apparatus and method for the disruption of occlusions
06/25/2003EP1320334A2 Apparatus and method for shielding tissue during tumor ablation
06/25/2003EP1320333A1 Device and method for treating skin
06/25/2003EP1039861B1 Medical device for internal heat treatment and drug delivery
06/25/2003CN2557094Y Electric hook for abdominoscope operation
06/25/2003CN2557093Y Cauterization therapeutic apparatus
06/25/2003CN2557087Y High-frequency electric knife blade
06/24/2003US6584361 Method and device for heat treatment of body tissue
06/24/2003US6584360 System and method for assessing transmurality of ablation lesions
06/24/2003US6584339 Method and apparatus for collecting and processing physical space data for use while performing image-guided surgery
06/24/2003US6583117 Joining tissue; obtain tissue, adjust and abut tissue edges, apply biodegradable solder, expose solder to laser, monitor tissue for tearing
06/24/2003US6582429 Ablation catheter with covered electrodes allowing electrical conduction therethrough
06/24/2003US6582427 Electrosurgery system
06/24/2003US6582426 Needle kit and method for microwave ablation, track coagulation, and biopsy
06/24/2003US6582425 Electrode having composition-matched, common-lead thermocouple wire for providing multiple temperature-sensitive junctions
06/24/2003US6582424 Capacitive reusable electrosurgical return electrode
06/24/2003US6582423 Electrosurgical systems and methods for recanalization of occluded body lumens
06/24/2003US6582398 Method of managing patient temperature with a heat exchange catheter
06/24/2003US6582392 Ultrasound assembly for use with a catheter
06/24/2003US6582381 Mechanical positioner for MRI guided ultrasound therapy system
06/19/2003WO2003049892A2 Multiple laser treatment
06/19/2003WO2003049656A2 Method for removing waste products produced while stripping material in transparent objects by laser-induced plasma formation
06/19/2003WO2003049643A1 Combination treatment catheters and post treatment stents
06/19/2003WO2003049633A1 Method and apparatus for improving safety during exposure to a monochromatic light source
06/19/2003WO2003049632A1 Variable angle cervical excision electrode
06/19/2003WO2003049631A1 Fluid-assisted medical devices, systems and methods
06/19/2003WO2003049630A2 Method of and apparatus for positioning and maintaining the position of endoscopic instruments
06/19/2003WO2003049594A2 Minimally invasive treatment for breast cancer
06/19/2003WO2002076281A3 Tissue separator assembly and method
06/19/2003US20030114902 Laser therapy for foot conditions
06/19/2003US20030114901 Device for treatment of atrioventricular valve regurgitation
06/19/2003US20030114877 Dilation catheter assembly and related methods
06/19/2003US20030114874 Ultrasonic clamp coagulator apparatus having an improved clamping end-effector
06/19/2003US20030114872 Method and apparatus for demand injury in stimulating angiogenesis
06/19/2003US20030114851 Electrosurgical jaws for controlled application of clamping pressure
06/19/2003US20030114850 Fluid-assisted medical device
06/19/2003US20030114849 Method and device to enhance RF electrode performance
06/19/2003US20030114848 Surgical tool with electrical supply
06/19/2003US20030114847 Electrosurgery with cooled electrodes
06/19/2003US20030114845 Bonding of soft biological tissues by passing high frequency electric current therethrough
06/19/2003US20030114844 Radio-frequency-based catheter system with improved deflection and steering mechanisms
06/19/2003US20030114843 Cryo-temperature monitoring
06/19/2003US20030114842 Apparatus for conveying a light source to an intravenous needle to kill blood pathogens
06/19/2003US20030114747 Recanalization of occluded vessel using magnetic resonance guidance
06/19/2003US20030113304 Selective tissue site revascularization by combined focal injury and hematopoietic stem cell introduction
06/19/2003US20030111085 Device and method for forming a circumferential conduction block in a pulmonary vein
06/19/2003CA2439432A1 Method of and apparatus for positioning and maintaining the position of endoscopic instruments
06/18/2003EP1319373A1 Electrosurgical apparatus and method for control of the same
06/18/2003EP1318758A1 Fluid-assisted medical device
06/18/2003EP1318755A1 Blade with body partly made from diamond
06/18/2003EP1250102B1 Bipolar gripping device