Patents
Patents for A61B 18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body (59,620)
11/1998
11/17/1998US5837001 Radio frequency energy delivery system for multipolar electrode catheters
11/17/1998US5836999 Method and apparatus for treating psoriasis using pulsed electromagnetic radiation
11/17/1998US5836985 Method for treating abnormal arial or ventricular activity
11/17/1998US5836961 Apparatus and method for developing an anatomic space for laparoscopic hernia repair and patch for use therewith
11/17/1998US5836953 Multifunctional devices having loop configured portions and collection systems for endoscopic surgical procedures and methods therefor
11/17/1998US5836947 Flexible structures having movable splines for supporting electrode elements
11/17/1998US5836946 Catheter for delivery of electric energy and a process for manufacturing same
11/17/1998US5836945 Biological vessel harvesting device
11/17/1998US5836944 Removable shroud for use with electrosurgery
11/17/1998US5836943 To provide an output signal for use in surgical operations of tissue mass
11/17/1998US5836941 Laser probe
11/17/1998US5836940 Photoacoustic drug delivery
11/17/1998US5836939 Surgical laser handpiece
11/17/1998US5836938 Hair removal with a laser system and waveguide for radial transmission of laser energy
11/17/1998US5836909 Automatic fluid control system for use in open and laparoscopic laser surgery and electrosurgery and method therefor
11/17/1998US5836906 Method and apparatus for treatment of air way obstructions
11/17/1998US5836875 Split tip electrode catheter
11/17/1998US5836874 Multi-function electrode structures for electrically analyzing and heating body tissue
11/17/1998US5836872 Digital optical visualization, enhancement, quantification, and classification of surface and subsurface features of body surfaces
11/17/1998US5836301 Surgical smoke evacuator filter mounting structure
11/14/1998CA2237429A1 Improved electrosurgical hemostatic method and device
11/14/1998CA2237423A1 Improved electrosurgical hemostatic device including an anvil
11/12/1998WO1998049963A1 Method and apparatus for performing transmyocardial revascularization
11/12/1998WO1998049957A1 Cardiac tissue ablation device and method of use
11/12/1998WO1998049956A1 Apparatus and method for determining ablation
11/12/1998WO1998049955A1 System for altering tissue beneath an outer layer of tissue
11/12/1998WO1998049954A1 Gold-plated electrosurgical instrument
11/12/1998WO1998049933A1 Device and method for preventing restenosis
11/12/1998WO1998033171A3 Method and device for producing shock waves for technical and specially medico-technical applications
11/11/1998EP0876796A2 Device for use in the treatment of cardiovascular or other tissue
11/11/1998EP0876795A2 Myocardial revascularization through the endocardial surface using a laser
11/11/1998EP0599955B1 Laterally reflecting tip for laser transmitting fiber
11/10/1998US5833703 Surgical cutting tool
11/10/1998US5833690 Electrosurgical device and method
11/10/1998US5833689 Versatile electrosurgical instrument capable of multiple surgical functions
11/10/1998US5833688 Sensing temperature with plurality of catheter sensors
11/10/1998US5833687 Electrical current hair removal tweezers
11/10/1998US5833686 Ultra-high-frequency cosmetic apparatus
11/10/1998US5833685 Cryosurgical technique and devices
11/10/1998US5833684 Handpiece for a stomatological application for laser light
11/10/1998US5833683 Laterally-emitting laser medical device
11/10/1998US5833682 Light delivery system with blood flushing capability
11/10/1998US5833673 Guiding introducer system for use in the treatment of left ventricular tachycardia
11/10/1998US5833643 Apparatus for performing ophthalmic procedures
11/10/1998US5833604 Variable stiffness electrophysiology catheter
11/10/1998US5832929 Video assisted thoracoscopic transmyocardial revascularization surgical method
11/07/1998CA2236958A1 Ultrasound device for axial ranging
11/05/1998WO1998048885A1 Energy delivery of catheter and method for the use thereof
11/05/1998WO1998048882A1 Light delivery catheter and method for the use thereof
11/05/1998WO1998048746A1 Dual mode ophthalmic laser ablation
11/05/1998WO1998048722A1 Catheter positioning system
11/05/1998WO1998048716A1 Method for removing superfluous hairs
11/05/1998WO1998048714A1 Electrosurgical blade with a conductive, non-stick coating
11/05/1998WO1998048710A1 Annularly expanding and retracting gripping and releasing mechanism
11/05/1998WO1998048690A1 Transilluminating bougie
11/05/1998DE19718139A1 Phaco-emulsification method for intra=ocular tissue removal
11/05/1998DE19717411A1 Monitoring of thermal loading of patient tissue in contact region of neutral electrode of HF treatment unit
11/05/1998CA2287510A1 Catheter positioning system
11/05/1998CA2285678A1 Method for removing superfluous hairs
11/04/1998EP0875301A2 Methods and devices for controlling the vibration of ultrasonic transmission components
11/04/1998EP0875209A1 Electrosurgical hemostatic and stapling device
11/04/1998EP0874666A1 Hair removal by selective photothermolysis with an alexandrite laser
11/04/1998EP0874661A1 Atrioventricular valve tissue ablation catheter and method
11/04/1998EP0874592A1 Apparatus and methods for ultrasonically enhanced fluid delivery
11/04/1998EP0715505A4 Modifications of visual acuity by thermal means
11/04/1998EP0654984B1 Astigmatic laser ablation of surfaces
11/03/1998US5830455 Method of treatment using a therapeutic combination of α interferon and free radical scavengers
11/03/1998US5830231 Handle and actuating mechanism for surgical instruments
11/03/1998US5830224 Catheter apparatus and methodology for generating a fistula on-demand between closely associated blood vessels at a pre-chosen anatomic site in-vivo
11/03/1998US5830222 Device, system and method for intersititial transvascular intervention
11/03/1998US5830214 Surgical suction and irrigation device
11/03/1998US5830213 Systems for heating and ablating tissue using multifunctional electrode structures
11/03/1998US5830212 Electrosurgical generator and electrode
11/03/1998US5830211 Probe to treat viral lesions
11/03/1998US5830210 Catheter navigation apparatus
11/03/1998US5830209 Multi-fiber laser catheter
11/03/1998US5830208 Peltier cooled apparatus and methods for dermatological treatment
11/03/1998US5830192 Used with a hand held portion of a phacoemulsification apparatus
11/03/1998US5830177 Skin vibration method for topical targeted delivery of beneficial agents into hair follicles
11/03/1998US5830144 Tracking data sheath
11/03/1998US5829447 To ablate cardiac tissue
11/03/1998US5829445 Methods for laser treatment of tissue
10/1998
10/29/1998WO1998047436A1 An electrosurgical instrument
10/29/1998WO1998047435A1 Device for use with a laser perforator apparatus
10/29/1998WO1998040016A3 Universal introducer
10/29/1998WO1998034558A3 Concave probe for arthroscopic surgery
10/29/1998DE19815840A1 Instrument for endoscope with capsule insertable through duct
10/29/1998CA2286835A1 An electrosurgical instrument
10/28/1998EP0873723A2 Apparatus for controlled thermal treatment of tissue
10/28/1998EP0873722A1 Apparatus for an endocardiac treatment
10/28/1998EP0873089A1 An underwater electrosurgical instrument
10/28/1998EP0873088A2 High frequency (hf) electrode for a hf instrument operating in monopolar mode
10/28/1998EP0873087A1 Apparatus and method for electrosurgery
10/28/1998EP0873086A1 Resectoscope electrode assembly with simultaneous cutting and coagulation
10/28/1998EP0873085A1 Surgical smoke evacuation apparatus
10/28/1998EP0873082A1 Ultrasonic energy delivery system and method
10/28/1998CA2236238A1 Methods and devices for controlling the vibration of ultrasonic transmission components
10/27/1998US5828803 System for providing pulsed light to an optical fiber
10/27/1998US5827323 Surgical instrument for endoscopic and general surgery
10/27/1998US5827313 Device for controlled longitudinal movement of an operative element within a catheter sheath and method