Patents
Patents for A61B 18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body (59,620)
10/1998
10/27/1998US5827294 Method for permanent removal of multiple hairs with hair clamping springs
10/27/1998US5827281 Insulated surgical scissors
10/27/1998US5827280 Device for locking a protective endoscopic electrode sleeve
10/27/1998US5827279 Knife coupler mechanism for an endoscopic instrument
10/27/1998US5827278 Deflectable tip electrode catheter with nylon stiffener and compression coil
10/27/1998US5827277 Minimally invasive apparatus for internal ablation of turbinates
10/27/1998US5827276 Apparatus for volumetric tissue ablation
10/27/1998US5827275 Electro-surgical instrument and fabrication method
10/27/1998US5827274 Electrode for vaporizing tissue
10/27/1998US5827273 For ablating a surface in an organ of a body
10/27/1998US5827272 Simplified torquing electrode catheter
10/27/1998US5827271 Energy delivery system for vessel sealing
10/27/1998US5827269 Heated balloon having a reciprocating fluid agitator
10/27/1998US5827268 Device for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus and method of using the device
10/27/1998US5827266 Scanner
10/27/1998US5827264 Method of controlling apparatus for modifying the surface of the eye through large beam laser polishing
10/27/1998US5827186 Method and PDT probe for minimizing CT and MRI image artifacts
10/22/1998WO1998046150A1 Transurethral needle ablation device with replaceable stylet cartridge
10/22/1998WO1998046149A1 Steerable catheter with rotatable tip electrode and method of use
10/22/1998WO1998046148A1 Endoscopic cryospray device
10/22/1998WO1998046147A1 Method and apparatus for transurethral resection of the prostate
10/22/1998WO1998046140A1 Ultrasound-based 3-d tracking system using a digital signal processor
10/22/1998WO1998046130A1 Method and pdt probe for minimizing ct and mri image artifacts
10/22/1998WO1998046119A1 Catheters and related devices for forming passageways between blood vessels or other anatomical structures
10/22/1998WO1998046115A2 Methods and apparatus for transmyocardial direct coronary revascularization
10/22/1998WO1998040017A3 Vascular sealing device
10/22/1998WO1998024488A3 Treatment method via the pericardial space
10/22/1998WO1998017190A3 Method and apparatus for treating intervertebral discs
10/22/1998DE19714972A1 Einrichtung zur Überwachung der Applikation einer Neutralelektrode Means for monitoring the application of a neutral electrode
10/22/1998CA2286656A1 Steerable catheter with rotatable tip electrode and method of use
10/22/1998CA2286182A1 Transurethral needle ablation device with replaceable stylet cartridge
10/22/1998CA2285001A1 Catheters and related devices for forming passageways between blood vessels or other anatomical structures
10/21/1998EP0872262A2 Device for non-invasive treatment of biological tissue
10/21/1998EP0871513A1 Balloon dissectors
10/21/1998EP0871405A1 Bipolar high-frequency surgical instrument
10/21/1998EP0871404A1 Device for the linear high-frequency catheter ablation of endomyocardial tissue
10/21/1998EP0779824A4 Enhancement of thrombolysis with external ultrasound
10/21/1998EP0723467A4 Bipolar/monopolar endometrial ablation device and method
10/21/1998EP0714266B1 Imaging and therapy intraluminal probe and therapeutic treatment apparatus utilizing same
10/20/1998US5825958 Fiber optic delivery system for infrared lasers
10/20/1998US5824026 Catheter for delivery of electric energy and a process for manufacturing same
10/20/1998US5824023 Radiation-delivery device
10/20/1998US5824015 Method for welding biological tissue
10/20/1998US5824005 Maneuverable electrophysiology catheter for percutaneous or intraoperative ablation of cardiac arrhythmias
10/20/1998US5824002 Trocar-cannula device
10/20/1998US5823956 Method and apparatus for thoracoscopic intracardiac procedures
10/20/1998US5823955 Atrioventricular valve tissue ablation catheter and method
10/20/1998US5823947 Method of creating an operating space endoscopically at an obstructed site
10/20/1998US5823945 For retracting an organ inside the body to gain access to adjacent tissue
10/20/1998US5823941 Apparatus for directing the movement of an endoscopic surgical laser especially for use in vaporizing brain tumors
10/20/1998US5823197 Method for internal ablation of turbinates
10/20/1998US5823189 Multiple electrode support structures with spline elements and over-molded hub
10/15/1998WO1998045822A2 An electrical insulation testing device and method for electrosurgical instruments
10/15/1998WO1998044968A1 Microwave-assisted liposuction apparatus
10/15/1998WO1998044857A1 Method and system for performing trans-rectal radiofrequency urethral enlargement
10/15/1998WO1998044856A1 Method and apparatus for controlling contact of biomedical electrodes with patient skin
10/15/1998WO1998044855A1 Device for monitoring the application of a neutral electrode
10/15/1998WO1998044854A1 Bronchial stenter
10/15/1998WO1997006857A3 Apparatus for ablation of a selected mass
10/15/1998WO1997006740A3 Apparatus for ablation of a selected mass
10/15/1998CA2286202A1 Microwave-assisted liposuction apparatus
10/15/1998CA2285469A1 Method and apparatus for controlling contact of biomedical electrodes with patient skin
10/14/1998EP0870473A2 Electrosurgical generator with adaptive power control
10/14/1998EP0869743A1 Device for closing off tubes leading into the uterus
10/14/1998EP0869742A1 An electrosurgical instrument and an electrosurgical electrode assembly
10/14/1998EP0869739A1 Methods and apparatus for evaluation of bone condition
10/14/1998EP0843533A4 Endoscopic multiple sample bioptome
10/14/1998CN1195514A Acupressure type moxa treatment device
10/13/1998USRE35924 Electrode-carrying catheter and method of making same
10/13/1998US5820629 Intimal lining transition device and endarterectomy method
10/13/1998US5820628 Device or apparatus for manipulating matter
10/13/1998US5820627 Real-time optical feedback control of laser lithotripsy
10/13/1998US5820626 Cooling laser handpiece with refillable coolant reservoir
10/13/1998US5820625 Light depilating apparatus
10/13/1998US5820624 System for altering corneal tissue
10/13/1998US5820580 Method for ablating interior sections of the tongue
10/08/1998WO1998043704A1 Laser light delivery system and method
10/08/1998WO1998043703A1 Method and apparatus for therapeutic laser treatment
10/08/1998WO1998043549A1 Serpentine ablation/coagulation electrode
10/08/1998WO1998043548A1 Hand-held forceps instrument
10/08/1998WO1998043547A2 Method and device for detecting catheter-tissue contact and interaction with tissue during catheter ablation
10/08/1998WO1998043531A1 Debris aspirating resectoscope
10/08/1998WO1998035721A3 Ultrasound transmission apparatus and method of using same
10/08/1998DE19740976A1 Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Erfassung des Katheter-Gewebekontaktes bei der HF-chirurgischen Katheterablation Method and device for detecting the catheter-tissue contact with the electrosurgical catheter
10/08/1998DE19710797C1 Localised body heating instrument for moxibustion-type treatment
10/07/1998EP0868923A2 Steerable catheter
10/07/1998EP0868922A2 Enhanced contact steerable bowing electrode catheter assembly
10/07/1998EP0868884A2 Apparatus and method for catheter ablation
10/07/1998EP0868883A1 Catheter for neurosurgery
10/07/1998EP0868160A1 System and method for applying thermal energy to tissue
10/07/1998EP0868146A1 Split tip electrode catheter
10/07/1998EP0706345A4 Imaging, electrical potential sensing, and ablation catheters
10/07/1998EP0668740A4 Electrode support splines for cardiac systems.
10/07/1998CN1195276A Microporation method of human skin for drug delivery and monitoring applications
10/06/1998US5818601 Wavelength independent optical probe
10/06/1998US5817144 Method for contemporaneous application OF laser energy and localized pharmacologic therapy
10/06/1998US5817128 Medical tongs
10/06/1998US5817123 Apparatus and method for developing an anatomic space for laparoscopic procedures with laparoscopic visualization
10/06/1998US5817093 Impedance feedback monitor with query electrode for electrosurgical instrument
10/06/1998US5817092 Apparatus, system and method for delivering radio frequency energy to a treatment site