Patents
Patents for A61B 18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body (59,620)
01/2000
01/11/2000US6013074 Apparatus and method for thermal ablation
01/11/2000US6013072 Systems and methods for steering a catheter through body tissue
01/11/2000US6013053 Balloon catheter for photodynamic therapy
01/11/2000US6013052 Catheter and piston-type actuation device for use with same
01/11/2000US6013035 Apparatus for performing biopsies and the like
01/11/2000US6012457 Device and method for forming a circumferential conduction block in a pulmonary vein
01/06/2000WO2000000100A1 Endometrial balloon ablation catheter having heater
01/06/2000WO2000000099A1 Articulating endometrial ablation device
01/06/2000WO2000000098A1 Systems and methods for electrosurgical ablation of viable body structures
01/06/2000WO2000000097A1 Patient fixation system and method for laser eye surgery
01/06/2000WO2000000095A1 Sheath for use with an ultrasound element
01/06/2000WO2000000090A1 Endoluminal ultrasound-guided resectoscope
01/06/2000CA2333054A1 Patient fixation system and method for laser eye surgery
01/05/2000EP0968684A1 Method of balancing asymmetric ultrasonic surgical blades
01/05/2000EP0967925A1 An electrosurgical instrument
01/05/2000EP0967924A1 Method and apparatus for tissue ablation
01/05/2000EP0825834A4 Enhancement of ultrasound thrombolysis
01/05/2000DE19827051A1 Filter mask with support for e.g. dentists surgeries
01/04/2000US6011995 Endovascular device for hyperthermia and angioplasty and method for using the same
01/04/2000US6011889 Piercing point optical fiber device for laser surgery procedures
01/04/2000US6010531 Less-invasive devices and methods for cardiac valve surgery
01/04/2000US6010516 Bipolar coaptation clamps
01/04/2000US6010500 Telescoping apparatus and method for linear lesion ablation
01/04/2000US6010499 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation apparatus
01/04/2000US6010498 Endovascular electrolytically detachable wire and tip for the formation of thrombus in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and arteriovenous fistulas
01/04/2000US6010496 Vitrectomy timing device with microcontroller with programmable timers
01/04/2000US6010476 Apparatus for performing transmyocardial revascularization
01/04/2000US6010449 Intravascular catheter system for treating a vascular occlusion
01/04/2000US6009877 Method for treating a sphincter
01/04/2000US6009876 Method for modifying and reshaping collagen beneath the surface of skin
01/04/2000CA2147269C apparatus for applying thermal energy to luminal tissue
12/1999
12/30/1999DE19827318A1 Regulating high frequency power of electro-surgical cutting or coagulation device
12/30/1999DE19548652C2 Handapparat zur Erzeugung von Kälte für die Therapie in der Medizin und die Kosmetik Handset to generate refrigeration for the therapy in medicine and cosmetics
12/29/1999WO1999066988A1 Application of light at plural treatment sites within a tumor to increase the efficacy of light therapy
12/29/1999WO1999066970A1 Selective organ cooling apparatus and method
12/29/1999WO1999066852A1 Plasma knife
12/29/1999WO1999066851A1 Ep catheter
12/29/1999WO1999066850A1 An electrosurgical device for coagulating and for making incisions, a method of severing blood vessels and a method of coagulating and for making incisions in or severing tissue
12/29/1999WO1999066849A1 Movable energy emitting device within a body cavity
12/29/1999WO1999066844A1 Tuck and fold fascia shortening for incontinence
12/29/1999WO1999066843A1 Surgical laser smoke plume evacuator
12/29/1999EP0966691A1 System for displaying a 2-d ultrasound image within a 3-d viewing environment
12/29/1999EP0966232A1 Cutting loop for an electrocautery probe
12/29/1999EP0966226A1 A system for sharing electrocardiogram electrodes and transducers
12/29/1999EP0776176B1 Medical diagnosis, treatment and imaging systems
12/29/1999EP0632707B1 Deflectable loop electrode array and method
12/29/1999EP0578771B1 Instrument for cutting, coagulating and ablating tissue
12/29/1999CN1239874A Improved irrigation sleeve for phacoemulsification apparatus
12/29/1999CA2335575A1 Application of light at plural treatment sites within a tumor to increase the efficacy of light therapy
12/29/1999CA2335542A1 Movable energy emitting device within a body cavity
12/29/1999CA2334576A1 Surgical laser smoke plume evacuator
12/28/1999USRE36473 Fiberoptic delivery system and method of use
12/28/1999US6009351 System and method for transurethral heating with rectal cooling
12/28/1999US6007570 Apparatus with functional element for performing function upon intervertebral discs
12/28/1999US6007546 Injection snare
12/28/1999US6007533 Electrocauterizing tip for orthopedic shave devices
12/28/1999US6007532 Method and apparatus for detecting loss of contact of biomedical electrodes with patient skin
12/28/1999US6007530 Angioplasty catheter for expanding and/or opening up blood vessels
12/28/1999US6007512 Apparatus and method for morselating and removing tissue from a patient
12/28/1999US6007488 Medical probe including an electrically conductive membrane suitable for medical uses
12/28/1999US6007474 Radioactive and/or thermal seed implantation device
12/28/1999US6006755 Method to detect and treat aberrant myoelectric activity
12/23/1999WO1999065427A1 Apparatus and method for tympanic membrane tightening
12/23/1999WO1999065411A1 Radiofrequency electrosurgical generator with current control
12/23/1999WO1999065410A1 Sheath, cryoprobe, and methods for use
12/23/1999WO1999065406A1 Device and method for cutting biological tissue
12/23/1999WO1999065378A2 Electrosurgical cutting tool
12/23/1999WO1999049800A8 Probe for skin high frequency treatment
12/23/1999DE19826958A1 Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum elektrochirurgischen Schneiden und Koagulieren Method and device for the electrosurgical cutting and coagulation
12/23/1999DE19826311A1 Laser resectoscope ensuring that part coming into contact with urinary tube during operation is neither turned nor displaced
12/22/1999EP0965309A1 Bipolar electrosurgical scissors
12/22/1999EP0965058A1 Tracking data sheath
12/22/1999EP0964652A1 Devices, methods and systems for shrinking tissues
12/22/1999EP0964651A1 Improved phototherapeutic methods and devices for irradiating columnar environments
12/22/1999EP0964650A1 Electrode for electrosurgical ablation of tissue and method of manufacturing the same
12/22/1999EP0964644A1 Systems and methods for visualizing interior tissue regions
12/22/1999EP0964636A1 Catheters and related devices for forming passageways between blood vessels or other anatomical structures
12/22/1999EP0917482A4 Shaped electrodes and methods for electrosurgical cutting and ablation
12/21/1999US6006123 Electrode catheter system and methods for using same
12/21/1999US6004336 Angiostomy apparatus using ultrasonic energy and angiostomy method
12/21/1999US6004335 Ultrasonic hemostatic and cutting instrument
12/21/1999US6004330 Device or apparatus for manipulating matter
12/21/1999US6004320 Clip on electrocauterizing sheath for orthopedic shave devices
12/21/1999US6004319 Electrosurgical instrument
12/21/1999US6004318 Electrosurgical electrode for treating glaucoma
12/21/1999US6004317 Electrosurgical instrument
12/21/1999US6004316 Method for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus
12/21/1999US6004315 Optical fiber diffuser and method of making
12/21/1999US6004314 Optical coherence tomography assisted surgical apparatus
12/21/1999US6004313 Patient fixation system and method for laser eye surgery
12/21/1999US6004284 Surgical handpiece
12/21/1999US6004280 Guiding sheath having three-dimensional distal end
12/21/1999US6004269 Catheters for imaging, sensing electrical potentials, and ablating tissue
12/21/1999US6003517 Method for using an electrosurgical device on lung tissue
12/21/1999CA2114465C Method and apparatus for cooling surfaces
12/21/1999CA2013548C Fast-heating high-temperature fiber cutting tool
12/16/1999WO1999063881A1 System and method for stabilizing and removing tissue
12/15/1999EP0963185A1 Device for the treatment of infarcted tissue and method of using the device
12/15/1999EP0912141A4 Electrosurgical instrument with conductive ceramic or cermet and method of making same
12/15/1999EP0696180B1 Electro-surgical instrument and method of fabrication