Patents
Patents for A61B 18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body (59,620)
06/1998
06/02/1998US5759162 Method and apparatus for ultrasound tissue therapy
06/02/1998US5759158 Systems and methods for conducting electrophysiological testing using high-voltage energy pulses to stun heart tissue
06/02/1998US5759150 System for evulsing subcutaneous tissue
06/02/1998US5758663 Coronary artery by-pass method
06/02/1998US5758505 Precooling system for joule-thomson probe
05/1998
05/28/1998WO1998022185A1 Variable pulse width lasing device
05/28/1998WO1998022184A1 Mucosal ablation using light
05/28/1998WO1998022179A2 Ultrasonically marked catheter for electrotherapy and system for use of the same
05/28/1998WO1998022176A1 Guiding introducer with openings containing ablation catheter
05/28/1998WO1998022034A2 Interventional photonic energy emitter system
05/28/1998WO1998022032A1 Heated balloon having rotary fluid impeller
05/28/1998WO1998022031A1 Skin vibration method for topical targeted delivery of beneficial agents into hair follicles
05/28/1998WO1998022030A1 Systems, methods, and instruments for minimally invasive surgery
05/27/1998EP0844008A1 Device for use in the laser treatment of biological tissue (variants thereof)
05/27/1998EP0843988A1 Bipolar coagulating and dissecting tweezers
05/27/1998EP0843577A1 Near-infrared selective photothermolysis for vascular targets
05/27/1998EP0843537A1 Bipolar endoscopic surgical scissor blades and instrument incorporating the same
05/27/1998EP0843533A1 Endoscopic multiple sample bioptome
05/27/1998CN1182573A Method and apparatus for cutting off dental caries by laser radiation
05/26/1998US5756015 Method for producing cylindrical ceramic body
05/26/1998US5755850 Method of making a surgical laser fiber from a monolithic silica titania glass rod
05/26/1998US5755760 Deflectable catheter
05/26/1998US5755754 Device and method for asymmetrical thermal therapy with helical dipole microwave antenna
05/26/1998US5755753 Method for controlled contraction of collagen tissue
05/26/1998US5755752 Diode laser irradiation system for biological tissue stimulation
05/26/1998US5755751 Method and apparatus for therapeutic electromagnetic treatment
05/26/1998US5755724 Collection systems for endoscopic surgical procedures
05/26/1998US5755717 Electrosurgical clamping device with improved coagulation feedback
05/26/1998US5755716 Method for using an electrosurgical electrode for treating glaucoma
05/26/1998US5755715 Tissue heating and ablation systems and methods using time-variable set point temperature curves for monitoring and control
05/26/1998US5755714 Shaped catheter for transmyocardial revascularization
05/26/1998US5755682 Method and apparatus for performing coronary artery bypass surgery
05/26/1998US5755670 System and method for controlling the temperature of a catheter-mounted heater
05/26/1998US5755664 Wavefront direction mapping catheter system
05/26/1998US5755663 Apparatus for procedures related to the electrophysiology of the heart
05/20/1998EP0842640A1 Heart catheter with electrode positioned on a distensible element
05/20/1998EP0842555A1 Desktop medical laser generator
05/20/1998EP0841964A1 Method for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia with thermal therapy
05/20/1998EP0746372A4 Fluid cooled and perfused tip for a catheter
05/19/1998US5754717 Light-diffusing device for an optical fiber, methods of producing and using same, and apparatus for diffusing light from an optical fiber
05/19/1998US5754573 Method and apparatus for treating vascular lesions
05/19/1998US5754085 Ferromagnetic yoke magnets for medical magnetic resonance studies
05/19/1998US5752972 Modular endoscopic surgical instrument
05/19/1998US5752951 Shielded monopolar electrosurgical apparatus
05/19/1998US5752949 Hair removal method
05/19/1998US5752948 Hair removal method
05/19/1998US5752519 Device and method for detection, localization, and characterization of inhomogeneities in turbid media
05/19/1998US5752518 Systems and methods for visualizing interior regions of the body
05/14/1998WO1998019619A1 Systems and methods for locating and guiding operative elements within interior body regions
05/14/1998WO1998019615A1 Devices and methods useable for forming small openings in the lens capsules of mammalian eyes
05/14/1998WO1998019614A1 Transvascular tmr device and method
05/14/1998WO1998019613A1 Devices, methods and systems for shrinking tissues
05/14/1998WO1998019612A1 Vaporizing roller for an electrosurgical probe
05/14/1998WO1998019611A1 Multi-electrode ablation catheter
05/14/1998WO1998019595A1 Apparatus and methods for procedures related to the electrophysiology of the heart
05/14/1998CA2270921A1 Transvascular tmr device and method
05/14/1998CA2267556A1 Devices, methods and systems for shrinking tissues
05/14/1998CA2242328A1 Devices and methods useable for forming small openings in the lens capsules of mammalian eyes
05/14/1998CA2241177A1 Apparatus and methods for procedures related to the electrophysiology of the heart
05/13/1998EP0840571A1 Device for the detection of concretions and cavitation bubbles
05/13/1998EP0813387A4 Apparatus and method for characterization and treatment of tumors
05/13/1998EP0768842A4 Systems and methods for sensing temperature within the body
05/13/1998EP0680283B1 Thermally-resistant medical probe
05/12/1998US5749914 Catheter for obstructed stent
05/12/1998US5749895 Method for bonding or fusion of biological tissue and material
05/12/1998US5749888 Method of using angioplasty apparatus facilitating rapid exchanges
05/12/1998US5749879 Device or apparatus for manipulating matter
05/12/1998US5749871 Method and apparatus for modifications of visual acuity by thermal means
05/12/1998US5749870 Electrode for coagulation and resection
05/12/1998US5749869 High-frequency surgical generator for cutting tissue
05/12/1998US5749868 Near infra-red selective photothermolysis for ectatic vessels and method therefor
05/12/1998US5749846 Medical probe device with optical viewing capability
05/07/1998WO1998018396A1 Reusable electrosurgical return pad
05/07/1998WO1998018395A1 Capacitive reusable electrosurgical return electrode
05/07/1998WO1998018394A1 Variable angle surgical laser handpiece
05/07/1998WO1998018393A1 Device for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus and method of using the device
05/07/1998WO1998018392A1 Apparatus for preventing posterior capsular opacification
05/07/1998WO1998018391A1 Intraluminal wall drug delivery device
05/07/1998WO1998018388A1 Systems and methods for visualizing interior tissue regions
05/07/1998WO1997006739A3 Apparatus for ablation of a selected mass
05/07/1998DE19641564C1 Surgical instrument for endoscopic resectioning body tissue
05/06/1998EP0840078A1 Cryoprobe based on a Peltier module
05/06/1998EP0839547A1 Steerable catheter with fixed curve
05/06/1998EP0813389A4 Improved method and apparatus for reducing friction and heat generation by an ultrasonic device during surgery
05/06/1998EP0768844A4 Apparatus and method for developing anatomic space for laparoscopic procedures
05/06/1998EP0768841A4 System for controlling tissue ablation using temperature sensors
05/06/1998EP0767628A4 Non-linear control systems and methods for heating and ablating body tissue
05/06/1998EP0738165B1 Catheter for injecting a fluid or medicament
05/05/1998US5748657 High efficiency constant current laser driver
05/05/1998US5746759 Reusable endoscopic surgical instrument
05/05/1998US5746756 Internal ultrasonic tip amplifier
05/05/1998US5746746 Electrosurgical electrode and method for skin resurfacing
05/05/1998US5746740 Surgical biopsy forceps apparatus
05/05/1998US5746739 Bipolar coagulation forceps with rinsing tube
05/05/1998US5746738 Laser surgical device
05/05/1998US5746737 Enclosure for a lasing device
05/05/1998US5746736 Cryogenic laser lithotripsy with enhanced light absorption
05/05/1998US5746735 Ultra long pulsed dye laser device for treatment of ectatic vessels and method therefor
05/05/1998US5746224 Method for ablating turbinates
05/05/1998US5746210 Device and method for detection, localization, and characterization of inhomogeneities in turbid media