Patents
Patents for A61B 18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body (59,620)
11/1996
11/05/1996US5571088 Ablation catheters
11/05/1996US5570693 Method and apparatus for ultrasound imaging and atherectomy
11/03/1996CA2162797A1 Process for the nonsurgical mapping and/or treatment of ectopic atrial tachycardia using a guiding introducer
11/02/1996CA2162823A1 Guiding introducer for use in the treatment of atrial flutter
10/1996
10/31/1996WO1996033773A2 Improvements in or relating to cosmetic treatment of skin lines
10/31/1996WO1996033666A1 Sound wave treatment device
10/31/1996WO1996033665A1 Bipolar endoscopic surgical scissor blades and instrument incorporating the same
10/31/1996WO1996033664A1 Intrauterine ablation system
10/31/1996DE19515748A1 Gerät zur Behandlung mit akustischen Wellen Apparatus for treating with acoustic waves
10/31/1996CA2219107A1 Bipolar endoscopic surgical scissor blades and instrument incorporating the same
10/30/1996EP0739614A1 Template for positioning interbody fusion devices
10/30/1996EP0739188A1 Cutting and coagulating forceps
10/30/1996EP0739186A1 Ultrasonic ablation of stenoses and occlusions with imaging guidance
10/29/1996US5570445 Reusable optical fiber connector adapter with plurality of optical barriers for all fiber delivery laser sources
10/29/1996US5569968 Microfabricated acoustic source and receiver
10/29/1996US5569274 Endoscopic vascular clamping system and method
10/29/1996US5569269 Surgical grasping and suturing device and method
10/29/1996US5569245 Detachable endovascular occlusion device activated by alternating electric current
10/29/1996US5569244 Loop electrodes for electrocautery probes for use with a resectoscope
10/29/1996US5569243 Double acting endoscopic scissors with bipolar cautery capability
10/29/1996US5569242 Method and apparatus for controlled contraction of soft tissue
10/29/1996US5569241 Thin layer ablation apparatus
10/29/1996US5569240 Apparatus for interstitial laser therapy
10/29/1996US5569239 Photoreactive suturing of biological materials
10/29/1996US5569164 Surgical laparoscopic apparatus
10/29/1996US5568809 Apparatus and method for intrabody mapping
10/25/1996CA2172682A1 Template for positioning interbody fusion devices
10/24/1996WO1996033538A1 High repetition rate erbium: yag laser for tissue ablation
10/24/1996WO1996032986A1 Method and apparatus for treating vascular tissue following angioplasty to minimize restenosis
10/24/1996WO1996032898A1 Loop electrodes for electrocautery probes for use with a resectoscope
10/24/1996WO1996032897A1 Apparatus for cardiac mapping and ablation
10/24/1996WO1996032896A1 Medical probe device and electrode assembly for use therewith
10/24/1996WO1996032895A2 Method and apparatus for manipulating, cutting, ablating and coagulating targeted tissue within a patient
10/24/1996WO1996032892A1 Optical localization fibers
10/24/1996WO1996032886A1 Surgical method
10/24/1996WO1996032885A1 Apparatus for cardiac ablation
10/24/1996WO1996032882A1 Method and apparatus for thoracoscopic intracardiac procedures
10/24/1996DE19514552A1 Rolling electrode for endoscopic surgical coagulation instrument
10/24/1996CA2225705A1 Apparatus and method for cardiac ablation
10/24/1996CA2218681A1 Medical probe device and electrode assembly for use therewith
10/24/1996CA2218661A1 Method and apparatus for treating vascular tissue following angioplasty to minimize restenosis
10/24/1996CA2197065A1 Apparatus for cardiac ablation
10/23/1996EP0738518A2 Guiding introducers used for medical procedures within the right ventricle associated with the tricuspid valve
10/23/1996EP0738501A1 Endoscope operative instrument
10/23/1996EP0738165A1 Catheter for injecting a fluid or medicament
10/23/1996EP0712322A4 Skin surface peeling process using laser
10/23/1996EP0567455B1 Apparatus and methods for attaching and detaching an ultrasonic actuated blade/coupler and an acoustical mount therefor
10/23/1996CN1133706A Photothermal laser probe
10/22/1996US5568503 Solid-state laser device with optical fiber cable connection
10/18/1996CA2174298A1 Guiding introducers used for medical procedures within the right ventricle associated with the tricuspid valve
10/17/1996WO1996032051A1 Methods and apparatus for ablation of luminal tissues
10/17/1996DE19513338A1 Argon gas coagulation supply system for medical endoscopy in operating theatre
10/17/1996CA2217540A1 Methods and apparatus for ablation of luminal tissue
10/16/1996EP0737487A2 Steerable electrode catheter
10/16/1996EP0737486A2 Guiding introducer used for medical procedures within the right ventricle associated with the right ventricular outflow track
10/16/1996EP0737447A1 Electrosurgical hemostatic device with multiple selectable electrodes
10/16/1996EP0737446A1 Electrosurgical hemostatic device with recessed and deformable electrodes
10/16/1996EP0737083A1 Thoracoscopic devices and methods for arresting the heart
10/16/1996EP0737047A1 Method and system for removal of hairs
10/16/1996EP0737046A1 Clamp and method for applying thermal energy
10/16/1996EP0737045A1 Bipolar ultrasonic surgery
10/15/1996US5566267 Flat surfaced optical fibers and diode laser medical delivery devices
10/15/1996US5565122 Suture cutting and cauterizing method using radiant heat
10/15/1996US5564151 Method of cleaning a surgical suction tube
10/15/1996CA2174037A1 Guiding introducer used for medical procedures within the right ventricle associated with the right ventricular outflow track
10/15/1996CA2031740C Apparatus for the surgical treatment of tissues by hyperthermia, and in particular the prostate, using a urethral microwave-emitting probe means equipped with heat-protection means
10/13/1996CA2173825A1 Electrosurgical hemostatic device with multiple selectable electrodes
10/10/1996WO1996031753A2 Three-dimensional digital ultrasound tracking system
10/10/1996DE19512640A1 Endoscopic surgical instrument with shaft part and handling part and working part
10/10/1996DE19510185A1 HF electrosurgical instrument for low bleeding penetration in human-animal tissue
10/10/1996CA2215508A1 Three-dimensional digital ultrasound tracking system
10/09/1996EP0736308A2 Method and apparatus for depilation using pulsed electromagnetic radiation
10/09/1996EP0735842A1 Ultrasonic marked cardiac ablation catheter
10/09/1996EP0735841A1 Treatment beam handpiece
10/09/1996EP0735840A1 Method and apparatus for sealing luminal tissue
10/09/1996CN1133001A Modification of visual acuity by thermal means
10/08/1996US5562721 Method of using endocardial impedance for assessing tissue heating during ablation
10/08/1996US5562720 Bipolar/monopolar endometrial ablation device and method
10/08/1996US5562703 Endoscopic surgical instrument
10/08/1996US5562659 Electro-surgical instrument and method of fabrication
10/08/1996US5562658 Laser-powered surgical device for making incisions of selected depth
10/08/1996US5562657 Side fire laser catheter method and apparatus
10/08/1996US5562640 Endoscopic surgical instrument for aspiration and irrigation
10/08/1996US5562619 Deflectable catheter
10/08/1996US5562608 Apparatus for pulmonary delivery of drugs with simultaneous liquid lavage and ventilation
10/08/1996US5562503 Bipolar adaptor for electrosurgical instrument
10/08/1996US5562100 Method for laser induced fluorescence of tissue
10/07/1996EP0746249A4 Systems for identifying catheters and monitoring their use
10/03/1996WO1996030816A1 Method and apparatus for supplying liquid cryogen
10/03/1996WO1996030083A1 Biological tissue stimulation by optical energy
10/03/1996WO1996029946A1 Apparatus for ablation of tissue masses
10/03/1996WO1996029945A1 Biopsy sampler
10/03/1996WO1996029944A1 Cold-chargeable cryosurgical device
10/03/1996WO1996029943A1 Photodynamic therapy system and method
10/03/1996WO1996029935A1 Acoustic ablation
10/03/1996CA2215778A1 Biopsy sampler
10/02/1996EP0734234A1 Device and method for removing deposits from teeth
10/02/1996EP0734228A1 Percutaneous vascular sealing apparatus and method
10/02/1996DE19514553C1 Electrode wheel for endoscopic surgical coagulation instruments
09/1996
09/26/1996WO1996029027A1 Anti-stenotic method and product for occluded arteries