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Surgery > Means For Introducing Or Removing Material From Body For Therapeutic Purposes (e.g., Medicating, Irrigating, Aspirating, Etc.) > With Means For Cutting, Scarifying, Or Vibrating (e.g., Ultrasonic, Etc.) Tissue With Means For Cutting, Scarifying, Or Vibrating (e.g., Ultrasonic, Etc.) TissueWith Means For Cutting, Scarifying, Or Vibrating (e.g., Ultrasonic, Etc.) Tissue patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.11/23/06 - 20060264809 - Ultrasound catheter with cavitation promoting surface In one embodiment of the present invention, a method of applying ultrasonic energy to a treatment site within a patient's vasculature comprises positioning an ultrasound radiating member at a treatment site within a patient's vasculature. The method further comprises activating the ultrasound radiating member to produce pulses of ultrasonic energy ... 11/23/06 - 20060264808 - Nozzle assemblies for liquid jet surgical instruments and surgical instruments employing the nozzle assemblies Disclosed are nozzles and nozzle assemblies of liquid jet-forming surgical instruments, surgical instruments employing such nozzles and/or nozzle assemblies, and methods of fabricating the nozzle assemblies in forming surgical instruments. Also, disclosed are liquid jet-forming surgical instruments including both liquid jet-forming nozzles and optional evacuation lumens, which when provided can ... 11/16/06 - 20060258976 - Rotational atherectomy system A method system and controller for controlling fluid flow in a rotational atherectomy device. A source of fluid is provided through a pump to the rotational atherectomy device, wherein the pump maintains the fluid flow at a minimal rate during a time period when a drive shaft of the device ... 11/16/06 - 20060258975 - Ultrasonic treatment apparatus An ultrasonic treatment apparatus includes an ultrasonic instrument, a fluid irrigation unit, a fluid suction unit, an ultrasonic driving control unit, and an irrigation/suction control unit. The ultrasonic instrument treats a living-body tissue through ultrasonic vibrations. The fluid irrigation unit supplies a cooling fluid for cooling the ultrasonic instrument to ... 11/16/06 - 20060258974 - Object-delivery shuttle An object-delivery shuttle for delivering an object over an elongate medical device, such as a wire guide, to a desired location within a body. ... 11/16/06 - 20060258973 - Micro-current iontophoretic percutaneous absorptive patch A self-contained, conveniently disposable percutaneous absorptive patch of the present invention utilizes, in a novel ways, the existing percutaneous absorptive principles to delivering topical medications quickly, painlessly, and effectively through the skin barrier. The absorptive principles include the epidermal microcuts/micro-needles, permeation enhancers, and micro-current iontophoresis. Most importantly, the transdermal absorptive ... 10/05/06 - 20060224103 - Method and apparatus for the ultrasonic cleaning of biofilm coated surfaces To treat body surfaces, such as the sinuses or lungs, which are coated with biofilms, the surface is irrigated and suctioned with a fluid which may contain a biocide or other chemical agent for disrupting the biofilm while ultrasonic energy is applied to either the fluid barrier formed over the ... 09/14/06 - 20060206050 - Phacoemulsification tip A phacoemulsification tip having a plurality of aspiration holes in the distal tip. By providing a plurality of aspiration pathways, the chances that the distal tip can become fully occluded are greatly reduced. Further, such a construction increases the efficiency of the tip by providing a larger contact area between ... 09/07/06 - 20060200068 - Novel enhanced microburst ultrasonic power delivery system and method A method and apparatus for delivering energy during a surgical procedure such as phacoemulsification is provided. The method and apparatus include applying energy during at least one pulsed energy on period, comprising applying energy during a series of short burst periods, the short burst periods interspersed by short rest periods. ... 09/07/06 - 20060200067 - Multi-port infusion sleeve An infusion sleeve for use with a phacoemulsification handpiece has a hollow body with an open end by which the sleeve is attachable to the handpiece and an open tip through which a phacoemulsification needle is passed. Irrigating liquid is directed from the handpiece through the sleeve. At least three ... 08/24/06 - 20060189920 - Medical instrument for cutting biological and especially human tissue The invention relates to a medical instrument for cutting biological and especially human tissue, having a hollow cutting tube that can rotate by means of an engine around its longitudinal axis, on whose distal end at least one blade is mounted, as well as with a handle in which the ... 08/17/06 - 20060184094 - Localized fluid delivery devices having a porous applicator and methods for using the same Fluid delivery devices having a porous applicator, as well as methods for using the same in the highly localized delivery of fluid to a target site, are provided. The subject devices have a porous applicator through which fluid must flow in order to contact the target delivery site. The subject ... 07/20/06 - 20060161098 - Vibrational catheter devices and methods for making same A vibrational catheter for disrupting obstructions in lumens such as blood vessels includes an elongate flexible catheter body having a proximal end, a distal end and at least one lumen extending longitudinally therethrough, a vibrational transmission member extending longitudinally through the lumen of the catheter body and having a proximal ... 06/29/06 - 20060142689 - Systems, methods and compositions for cleaning wounds Systems, methods and compositions for effectively cleaning wounds are described. According to the present invention, wound care is promoted by the use of a charged solution and particularly in the presence of sonic energy. Inventive methods for producing a solution which promotes removal of microbes, comprising charging a solution that ... 06/15/06 - 20060129086 - Interchangeable tissue macerating and sculpting methods and devices Various surgical fluid jet cutting instruments for selective bulk removal and precision sculpting of tissue are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the instrument can include a fluid delivery tube having a nozzle for forming a high pressure fluid jet, and at least two evacuation tubes that are adapted to be ... 05/11/06 - 20060100569 - Methods and devices for selective bulk removal and precision sculpting of tissue Various surgical fluid jet cutting instruments for selective bulk removal and precision sculpting of tissue are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the instrument includes a fluid delivery tube having a nozzle for forming a high pressure fluid jet, and an evacuation tube having an evacuation port or jet-receiving opening opposite ... 03/16/06 - 20060058729 - Aspiration system for medical devices An aspiration tube that has a relatively high fluidic resistance. The tube is coupled to a medical device and a pump of an aspiration system. The tube can be designed to create a pressure drop that at least equals the maximum vacuum pressure of the pump. The fluidic resistance can ... 03/16/06 - 20060058728 - Aspiration system for medical devices An aspiration tube that has a relatively high fluidic resistance. The tube is coupled to a medical device and a pump of an aspiration system. The tube can be designed to create a pressure drop that at least equals the maximum vacuum pressure of the pump. The fluidic resistance can ... 03/09/06 - 20060052741 - Surgical method A method for using a smaller diameter infusion sleeve that reduces the potential for heat buildup and also provides adequate irrigation flow. ... 03/09/06 - 20060052740 - Surgical apparatus A method of conducting traditional two-handed phacoemulsification through two relatively small incisions by using a phacoemulsification tip/sleeve along with a second irrigation tip, with or without an attached manipulation tool. ... 03/02/06 - 20060047239 - Ultrasound catheter devices and methods Ultrasound catheter devices and methods provide enhanced disruption of blood vessel obstructions. Generally, an ultrasound catheter device includes an elongate flexible catheter body with one or more lumens, an ultrasound transmission member extending longitudinally through the catheter body lumen and a distal head coupled with the transmission member and positioned ... 02/23/06 - 20060041220 - Ultrasound handpiece A handpiece having at least one set of piezoelectric elements polarized to produce longitudinal motion when excited at the relevant resonant frequency. The piezoelectric crystals are connected to an ultrasonic horn to which a cutting tip is attached. The horn and/or the cutting tip contains a plurality of diagonal slits ... 02/02/06 - 20060025716 - Nozzle for ultrasound wound treatment A nozzle for ultrasound wound treatment comprising a main body with proximal and distal ends, a reservoir and valve. The proximal end of the nozzle being removably attached to an ultrasound transducer. The distal end of the nozzle being marginally close and coaxial to the free distal end of the ... 01/19/06 - 20060015059 - Substance delivery device A system being suitable for being secured substantially adjacent to a surface of a subject so as to effect delivery of at least one substance through the surface and into the subject. The system includes at least one aperture for receiving at least one ultrasonic transmission. The at least one ... 01/19/06 - 20060015058 - Agents and methods for enhancement of transdermal transport The invention according to an exemplary embodiment relates to a method for transporting a substance across a biological membrane comprising the steps of applying a delipidation agent to a portion of the biological membrane, applying a hydration agent to the portion of the biological membrane, sonicating the portion of the ... 12/15/05 - 20050277869 - Method of operating an ultrasound handpiece A method of operating an ultrasonic handpiece by pulsing the power supplied to the handpiece and varying the amplitude of the power during the power pulse. ... 11/17/05 - 20050256445 - Controller for use with an air-powered tissue-aspiration instrument system A method and apparatus is disclosed for mechanically-assisted liposuction treatment. The apparatus includes a hand-holdable housing, an electro-cauterizing dual cannula assembly, and a reciprocation mechanism. The hand-holdable housing has a cavity adaptable for receipt of the electro-cauterizing cannula assembly. The electro-cauterizing cannula assembly has a distal end and a proximal ... 10/20/05 - 20050234390 - Method and apparatus for rapid deployment chest drainage Devices and methods are disclosed for achieving chest drainage in humans or other animals. Chest drainage is often required following traumatic injury or surgery. The devices and methods disclosed herein are especially useful in the emergency, trauma surgery or military setting. The devices utilize a chest tube with a cutting ... 09/29/05 - 20050215942 - Small vessel ultrasound catheter An ultrasound catheter adapted for accessing small vessels in the distal anatomy is disclosed. The ultrasound catheter comprises an elongate tubular body formed with a delivery lumen. The flexibility and dimensions of the tubular body allow access to the distal anatomy by advancement over the guidewire. An ultrasound radiating member ... 09/08/05 - 20050197619 - Ultrasound enhanced central venous catheter A central venous catheter comprises an ultrasound assembly. In one arrangement, the radiating member is used to remove a blockage from the central venous catheter. In another arrangement, inserting an ultrasound assembly into a central venous catheter. The ultrasound assembly comprises an ultrasound radiating member mounted on an elongate support ... 08/25/05 - 20050187514 - Apparatus and method for an ultrasonic medical device operating in a torsional mode The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for an ultrasonic medical device operating in a torsional mode to treat a biological material. An ultrasonic probe of the ultrasonic medical device is placed in communication with the biological material. An ultrasonic energy source is activated to produce an electrical ... 08/25/05 - 20050187513 - Apparatus and method for an ultrasonic medical device operating in torsional and transverse modes The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for an ultrasonic medical device operating in a torsional mode and a transverse mode. An ultrasonic probe of the ultrasonic medical device is placed in communication with a biological material. An ultrasonic energy source is activated to produce an electrical signal ... 08/25/05 - 20050187512 - Ultrasonic probe with detachable slidable cauterization forceps A surgical device for ultrasonic ablation and RF cauterization includes a forceps member having at least one prong, the prong being formed as an electrode. At least one electrical connector is provided on the forceps member for operatively connecting the prong to an electrical power source. The surgical device further ... 07/21/05 - 20050159700 - Iontophoretic drug delivery device and reservoir and method of making same A reservoir electrode assembly of the present invention for an iontophoretic drug delivery device includes an electrode and a hydrophilic reservoir situated in electrically conductive relation to the electrode. The hydrophilic reservoir is formed from a bibulous hydrophilic cross-linked polymeric material having a first surface and a second surface that ... 07/21/05 - 20050159699 - Iontophoretic drug delivery device and reservoir and method of making same A reservoir electrode assembly of the present invention for an iontophoretic drug delivery device includes an electrode and a hydrophilic reservoir situated in electrically conductive relation to the electrode. The hydrophilic reservoir is formed from a bibulous hydrophilic cross-linked polymeric material having a first surface and a second surface that ... 07/21/05 - 20050159698 - Iontophoretic drug delivery device and reservoir and method of making same A reservoir electrode assembly of the present invention for an iontophoretic drug delivery device includes an electrode and a hydrophilic reservoir situated in electrically conductive relation to the electrode. The hydrophilic reservoir is formed from a bibulous hydrophilic crosslinked polymeric material having a first surface and a second surface that ... 06/23/05 - 20050137520 - Catheter with ultrasound-controllable porous membrane A catheter system for delivering ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site within a patient's vasculature comprises a tubular body having an energy delivery section. The catheter system further comprises a fluid delivery lumen extending at least partially through the tubular body. The catheter system further comprises ... 06/16/05 - 20050131339 - Ultrasonic surgical instrument for intracorporeal sonodynamic therapy The present invention relates, in general, to ultrasonic surgical instruments and, more particularly, to an intracorporeal ultrasonic surgical instrument for sonodynamic therapy. Disclosed is an ultrasonic surgical system comprising: a generator and an instrument comprising: a housing; a transducer; a semi-permeable membrane; a pharmaceutical agent; and an agent delivery system. ... 06/16/05 - 20050131338 - Iontophoretic drug delivery device and reservoir and method of making same A reservoir electrode assembly of the present invention for an iontophoretic drug delivery device includes an electrode and a hydrophilic reservoir situated in electrically conductive relation to the electrode. The hydrophilic reservoir is formed from a bibulous hydrophilic cross-linked polymeric material having a first surface and a second surface that ... 06/02/05 - 20050119606 - Therapeutic ultrasound system An ultrasound system has a catheter including an elongate flexible catheter body having at least one lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. The catheter further includes an ultrasound transmission member extending longitudinally through the lumen of the catheter body, the ultrasound transmission member having a proximal end connectable to a separate ultrasound ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |