Patents
Patents for A61B 18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body (59,620)
06/1996
06/12/1996EP0715530A1 Steerable open-lumen catheter
06/12/1996EP0715505A1 Modifications of visual acuity by thermal means
06/12/1996EP0715504A1 Arthroscopic surgical instruments
06/11/1996US5524642 Laser shield
06/11/1996US5524630 For detection of cancerous tumors in tissue having no natural passageway
06/11/1996US5524625 Shock wave generating system capable of forming wide concretion-disintegrating region by energizing ring-shaped transducers, and hyperthermia curing system
06/11/1996US5524338 Method of making implantable microelectrode
06/11/1996CA2028065C Method and apparatus for imaging the anatomy
06/06/1996WO1996016606A1 Transurethral needle delivery device with cystoscope and method for treatment of urinary incontinence
06/06/1996WO1996016605A1 Alternative current pathways for bipolar surgical cutting tool
06/06/1996WO1996016587A2 Insulated implement
06/06/1996CA2206304A1 Transurethral needle delivery device with cystoscope and method for treatment of urinary incontinence
06/05/1996EP0714739A2 Hair cutting apparatus
06/05/1996EP0714642A1 Method and apparatus for hair transplantation
06/05/1996EP0714635A1 High frequency device for thermotherapic interstitial treatment of tumors
06/05/1996EP0714268A1 Medical device with improved actuating handle
06/05/1996EP0714266A1 Imaging and therapy intraluminal probe and therapeutic treatment apparatus utilizing same
06/05/1996EP0714262A1 Deflectable catheter
06/04/1996US5522873 Catheter having electrode with annular recess and method of using same
06/04/1996US5522870 Fast changing heating-cooling device and method
06/04/1996US5522830 Endoscopic surgical instrument
06/04/1996US5522815 Integrated catheter for diverse in situ tissue therapy
06/04/1996US5522814 Method of high frequency depilation
06/04/1996US5522813 Method of treating veins
06/04/1996US5522808 Forming and breaking down a foam with reactive solution and airstream with contaminants inside a container; maintaining for sufficient time to remove offensive species
05/1996
05/31/1996CA2164157A1 Apparatus for hair transplantation using a scanning continuous-working co2 laser and the use of the apparatus for hair transplantation
05/30/1996WO1996015840A1 Filtered exhaust wand for removing laser smoke
05/30/1996WO1996015740A1 Balloon catheter for hyperthermia treatment
05/30/1996DE4440158A1 Bipolar surgical coagulation pincers with flushing line
05/30/1996CA2205552A1 Balloon catheter for hyperthermia treatment
05/29/1996EP0713408A1 Catheter deflection control
05/29/1996EP0713407A1 Method and device for treating aneurysms
05/29/1996EP0401362B1 Cho cells producing enzymatically active recombinant glucocerebrosidase
05/28/1996US5520685 Thermally-insulated anti-clog tip for electrocautery suction tubes
05/28/1996US5520684 Transurethral radio frequency apparatus for ablation of the prostate gland and method
05/28/1996US5520682 Cryosurgical instrument with vent means and method using same
05/28/1996US5520681 Light energy emitting probe with inclusions distributed within and throughout probe's tip portion
05/28/1996US5520680 Method for removing an animal organ by facilitating the atrophy thereof
05/28/1996US5520633 Computer controlled smart phacoemulsification method and apparatus
05/28/1996US5520609 Apparatus and method for peritoneal retraction
05/28/1996CA2128450C Electrosurgical hemostatic device
05/23/1996WO1996007451A3 Phototherapeutic apparatus
05/22/1996EP0712608A2 Surgical instrument for operation
05/22/1996EP0712322A1 Skin surface peeling process using laser
05/21/1996US5519534 Irradiance attachment for an optical fiber to provide a uniform level of illumination across a plane
05/21/1996US5519197 Medical surgical device with counter for recording usage
05/21/1996US5517989 Guidewire assembly
05/17/1996WO1996014021A1 Bipolar electrosurgical apparatus
05/17/1996WO1996014020A1 Endoscope operative instrument
05/17/1996WO1996014018A1 Biopsy needle with cauterization feature
05/15/1996EP0735840A4 Method and apparatus for sealing luminal tissue
05/15/1996EP0734228A4 Percutaneous vascular sealing apparatus and method
05/15/1996EP0711611A2 Control system for use in ultrasonic surgical apparatus
05/15/1996EP0711573A1 Catheter guided by shaped guiding introducers for mapping the atria
05/15/1996EP0711462A1 Treatment apparatus
05/15/1996EP0711130A1 Bendable tip assemblies for catheters
05/15/1996EP0711128A1 Ultrasonic surgical instrument and methods for manufacturing
05/15/1996EP0683926A4 Unitary ecg monitor lead and needle electrode system.
05/15/1996EP0473790B1 Wire for opening obstructed part of blood vessel
05/15/1996DE19507478C1 Therapiegerät zur Behandlung mit fokussiertem Ultraschall Therapy device for the treatment Focused Ultrasound
05/14/1996US5516505 Method for using cryogenic agents for treating skin lesions
05/14/1996US5515853 Three-dimensional digital ultrasound tracking system
05/14/1996US5515848 Implantable microelectrode
05/12/1996CA2160510A1 Process for the treatment of atrial arrhythmia using a catheter guided by shaped guiding introducers
05/09/1996WO1996013869A1 Microfabricated acoustic source and receiver
05/09/1996WO1996013845A1 Electronic footswitch for ophthalmic surgery
05/09/1996WO1996013296A1 Method and apparatus for electrosurgically obtaining access to the biliary tree and placing a stent therein
05/09/1996WO1996013218A1 Endoscopic surgical instrument
05/09/1996WO1996013217A1 Laparoscopic grasping tool
05/09/1996WO1996002180A3 Electrosurgical generator adaptors
05/09/1996DE4439763A1 Pulsed laser system for ophthalmology
05/09/1996CA2203792A1 Electronic footswitch for ophthalmic surgery
05/08/1996EP0710136A1 Laser treatment system with electronic visualization
05/08/1996EP0710090A1 Apparatus for esu leakage current control and relevant method
05/08/1996EP0710088A1 Surgical instrument capable of disassembly
05/08/1996EP0510007B1 A submersible lens fiberoptic assembly
05/07/1996US5514669 Use of photodynamic therapy to treat prostatic tissue
05/07/1996US5514157 Articulating endoscopic surgical apparatus
05/07/1996US5514134 Bipolar electrosurgical scissors
05/07/1996US5514131 Method for the ablation treatment of the uvula
05/07/1996US5514130 RF apparatus for controlled depth ablation of soft tissue
05/07/1996US5514129 Automatic bipolar control for an electrosurgical generator
05/07/1996US5514128 Fiber optic guide wire and support catheter therefor
05/07/1996US5514126 Fiber optic assembly for laser treatment system
05/07/1996US5514091 Expandable multifunctional manipulating instruments for various medical procedures
05/07/1996US5514089 Irrigator/aspirator surgical probe and valve assembly
05/07/1996US5514085 Multifunctional devices for use in endoscopic surgical procedures and methods therefor
05/02/1996WO1996012521A1 Heat exchange in a mixed gas delivery system for body cooling and gas conditioning
05/02/1996WO1996012442A1 Non-ozone depleting vapocoolants
05/02/1996WO1996012441A2 Arthroscopic surgical device and method for evaluating and relieving the symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders
05/02/1996WO1995030380A3 Cryosurgical instrument
05/02/1996WO1995030379A3 Cryosurgical instrument
05/02/1996DE4437976A1 Coupling device for light waveguide, esp. for medical applications of lasers
05/01/1996EP0709941A1 Method and apparatus for generating bright light sources
05/01/1996EP0709065A1 Electrosurgical unit and process for its use
05/01/1996EP0708669A1 Process for providing access to a vein and device for implementing it
05/01/1996EP0708618A1 An electrosurgical generator
05/01/1996EP0665730A4 Methods and apparatus for applying thermal energy to luminal tissue.
04/1996
04/30/1996US5512721 Autoclavable electrical switch assembly for use with a medical device and medical device using the same
04/30/1996CA2117487C Biplanar deflectable catheter for arrhythmogenic tissue ablation