Patents
Patents for A61B 18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body (59,620)
04/1998
04/08/1998EP0833590A1 Cryosurgical integrated control monitoring system and method
04/08/1998EP0518994B1 Apparatus for measurement of burn depth in skin
04/08/1998EP0466872B1 Thermal atherectomy device
04/07/1998US5737462 Radiation coupling arrangements with free electron removal
04/07/1998US5737384 X-ray needle providing heating with microwave energy
04/07/1998US5735885 Methods for implanting neural prosthetic for tinnitus
04/07/1998US5735849 Endoscopic forceps with thumb-slide lock release mechanism
04/07/1998US5735848 Electrosurgical stapling device
04/07/1998US5735847 Multiple antenna ablation apparatus and method with cooling element
04/07/1998US5735846 Systems and methods for ablating body tissue using predicted maximum tissue temperature
04/07/1998US5735845 Method of treating the prostate using cryosurgery
04/07/1998US5735844 Hair removal using optical pulses
04/07/1998US5735811 Catheter
04/07/1998US5735796 Therapy apparatus with a source of acoustic waves
04/07/1998US5735290 Methods and systems for performing thoracoscopic coronary bypass and other procedures
04/07/1998US5735280 System for delivering energy to biological tissue
04/07/1998US5735276 Method and apparatus for scanning and evaluating matter
04/07/1998US5735258 Cutting machine
04/07/1998CA2155943C Unitary ecg monitor lead and needle electrode system
04/02/1998WO1998012999A2 System and method for applying thermal energy to tissue
04/02/1998WO1998012974A1 A method and a device for electro microsurgery in a physiological liquid environment
04/02/1998WO1998012973A1 Ophthalmic instrument for fracturing and removing a cataract and a method for using the same
04/02/1998WO1998012968A1 Device for controlled longitudinal movement of an operative element within a catheter sheath and method
04/02/1998WO1997043971A3 Method and apparatus for ablating turbinates
04/01/1998EP0832612A1 Electrosurgery apparatus
04/01/1998EP0832602A1 Device for carrying out diagnostic and/or therapeutic heart procedures with a catheter
04/01/1998EP0831747A1 Optical fiber catheter and method
04/01/1998EP0831746A1 Probe for myocardial channel formation
04/01/1998EP0831745A1 Optical probe for myocardial channel formation
04/01/1998EP0782409A4 Electrode-carrying catheter and method of making
04/01/1998EP0637943B1 Endometrial ablation apparatus
03/1998
03/31/1998US5733316 Organ separation for thermal therapy
03/31/1998US5733315 Method of manufacture of a transurethral ultrasound applicator for prostate gland thermal therapy
03/31/1998US5733283 Flat loop bipolar electrode tips for electrosurgical instrument
03/31/1998US5733282 Nasal surgical procedure using electrosurgical apparatus and novel electrode
03/31/1998US5733280 Cryogenic epicardial mapping and ablation
03/31/1998US5733279 Device for treating the interior of body cavities with laser energy
03/31/1998US5733278 Method and apparatus for hair transplantation using a scanning continuous-working CO2 laser
03/31/1998US5733277 Optical fibre and laser for removal of arterial or vascular obstructions
03/31/1998US5733252 Multifunctional devices for the use in endoscopic surgical procedures and methods therefor
03/31/1998US5732698 Systems for examining the electrical characteristics of cardiac tissue while minimizing contact with blood within the heart
03/31/1998CA2075902C Apparatus for providing enhanced tissue fragmentation and/or hemostasis
03/31/1998CA2037404C Angioplasty light guide catheter
03/26/1998WO1998011938A1 Cardiac electrode catheter
03/26/1998WO1998011834A1 Ablation of rectal and other internal body structures
03/26/1998WO1998011826A1 Ultrasonic energy delivery system and method
03/26/1998CA2266590A1 Ablation of rectal and other internal body structures
03/26/1998CA2264826A1 Cardiac electrode catheter
03/26/1998CA2236255A1 Ultrasonic energy delivery system and method
03/25/1998EP0830719A1 Ultra-long flashlamp-excited pulse dye laser for therapy and method therefor
03/25/1998EP0830178A1 Method and apparatus for treating vascular tissue following angioplasty to minimize restenosis
03/25/1998EP0830095A1 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation apparatus
03/25/1998EP0830094A1 Control apparatus for electrosurgical generator power output
03/25/1998EP0830093A1 Small diameter endoscopic instruments
03/25/1998EP0830092A1 Medical probe device and electrode assembly for use therewith
03/25/1998EP0830091A1 Apparatus for cardiac mapping and ablation
03/25/1998EP0830090A1 Method and apparatus for hair removal
03/25/1998EP0830089A1 Pulsed light source for cutting away biological tissue
03/25/1998EP0830088A1 Surgical channel forming device with penetration limiter
03/25/1998EP0830087A2 Method for laser mediated tissue welding with enhanced strength
03/25/1998EP0767688A4 Transcervical uterine access and sealing device
03/25/1998EP0716579A4 Liposuction apparatus and associated method
03/25/1998EP0649290B1 An electrosurgical tubular trocar
03/25/1998EP0611293B1 Ultrasonic ablation device adapted for guidewire passage
03/24/1998USRE35755 Balloon
03/24/1998US5730756 Method for developing an anatomic space for laparoscopic procedures with laparoscopic visualization
03/24/1998US5730742 Inclined, flared, thermally-insulated, anti-clog tip for electrocautery suction tubes
03/24/1998US5730741 Guided spiral catheter
03/24/1998US5730740 Latch mechanism for surgical instruments
03/24/1998US5730725 Expandable multifunctional manipulating instruments for various medical procedures and methods therefor
03/24/1998US5730719 Method and apparatus for cosmetically remodeling a body structure
03/24/1998US5730704 Loop electrode array mapping and ablation catheter for cardiac chambers
03/24/1998US5730700 Method for measuring incident light in a body cavity
03/24/1998US5730128 Endocardial mapping apparatus
03/24/1998US5730127 Mapping and ablation catheter system
03/19/1998WO1998011462A1 Optical fiber diffuser and method of making
03/19/1998CA2265565A1 Optical fiber diffuser and method of making
03/18/1998EP0829232A2 Minimally invasive biopsy device
03/18/1998EP0829229A1 Method and device for determining the position of a catheter inside the body of a patient
03/18/1998EP0828534A1 Biological tissue stimulation by optical energy
03/18/1998EP0828457A1 Bipolar endoscopic surgical scissor blades and instrument incorporating the same
03/18/1998EP0828451A1 Over-the-wire ep catheter
03/18/1998EP0746242A4 Flexible microsurgical instrument with rotatable clevis
03/18/1998EP0611296B1 Method of thawing cryosurgical apparatus
03/17/1998US5729646 Optical hollow waveguide, method for fabricating the same, and laser transmission apparatus using the same
03/17/1998US5728151 Intercostal access devices for less-invasive cardiovascular surgery
03/17/1998US5728144 For a catheter
03/17/1998US5728143 Multiple antenna ablation apparatus and method
03/17/1998US5728094 Method and apparatus for treatment of air way obstructions
03/17/1998US5728092 Light delivery catheter
03/17/1998US5728091 Optical fiber for myocardial channel formation
03/17/1998US5728089 Microfabricated structure to be used in surgery
03/17/1998US5728041 Isolator for use in surgery or as a clean room and method of using the same
03/12/1998WO1998009575A1 Bipolar electrosurgical device
03/12/1998WO1998009571A1 Balloon catheters having ultrasonically driven interface surfaces and methods for their use
03/12/1998CA2260842A1 Balloon catheters having ultrasonically driven interface surfaces and methods for their use
03/11/1998EP0827803A2 Laser instrument
03/11/1998EP0827719A1 Medical or dental laser instrument, in particular for treating dental root canals
03/11/1998EP0827716A2 Device for cooling skin during laser treatment
03/11/1998EP0773758A4 Interstitial heating of tissue