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Surgery > Instruments > Light Application > Applicators > Placed In Body > With Optical Fiber With Optical FiberWith Optical Fiber 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 - 20060264919 - Endoscope with a flexible probe An endoscope with a flexible, multi-lumen catheter probe 1, a grip 3 provided at the proximal end of the probe, a control element 13 attached to the distal end of the probe and movably guided in the axial direction on catheter probe 1, wherein the catheter probe 1 is to ... 10/19/06 - 20060235373 - Intraluminal heat treatment of a lumen combined with cooling of tissue proximate the lumen An apparatus for intraluminal energy treatment and method thereof includes an energy source for insertion into a lumen of a body and having an output end for energy-emission within the lumen and a cooling device with a cooling member adapted to be positioned on the skin surface proximate the lumen ... 10/05/06 - 20060224148 - System and method for laser lipolysis A device and related method for the removal of subcutaneous adipose layers comprises a laser source; an optical fiber for conveying a laser beam emitted by the laser source; and a hollow cannula for guiding the fiber to the subcutaneous treatment area. The cannula has a curved portion at its ... 09/28/06 - 20060217694 - Method of positioning a medical instrument A system and method for positioning a medical instrument at a desired biological target tissue site is provided. The system includes an elongated sheath having a deflectable distal end configured to deflect or otherwise position at least a portion of a medical instrument during a surgical procedure allowing for the ... 09/28/06 - 20060217693 - Cooled laser fiber for improved thermal therapy In one embodiment, the disclosure is directed to an integrated apparatus for delivering energy to a tissue. The integrated apparatus included a housing having a distal end and a tubular structure located within the housing forming a first annulus between the tubular structure and the housing. The tubular structure is ... 08/24/06 - 20060189967 - Device, a catheter, and a method for the curative treatment of varicose veins Described herein are a device and a method for the treatment of varicose veins via laser radiation, and in particular using a holmium laser. The radiation of a laser source (5) is injected in a fiber (3) that can be inserted in the vessel to be treated. The laser source ... 08/03/06 - 20060173448 - Directional laser probe A microsurgical laser probe is provided with a distal end portion of an optic fiber that projects from a tubular sleeve of the probe and can be caused to bend relative to the probe sleeve by manual manipulation of a mechanism on a handle of the probe. ... 06/29/06 - 20060142747 - Method of thermally treating blood vessels An endovascular laser treatment device preferably includes a catheter having a hub at its proximal end, an optical fiber for insertion into the catheter, a fiber connector attached to the optical fiber at a selected distance from the distal end of the optical fiber, and a temporary stop removably mounted ... 05/04/06 - 20060095025 - Cardiac devices and methods for minimally invasive repair of ischemic mitral regurgitation Novel apparatus and minimally invasive methods to treat atrioventricular valve regurgitation that is a result of tethering of chordae attaching atrioventricular valve leaflets to muscles of the heart, such as papillary muscles and muscles in the heart wall, thereby restricting the closure of the leaflets. Catheter embodiments for delivering and ... 04/20/06 - 20060084961 - Cataract extraction apparatus and method with rapid pulse phaco power Apparatus for the removal of lens tissue includes a first handpiece having a laser emitting probe sized for insertion into a lens capsule and radiating a lens therein. The laser emitting probe includes a lumen for introducing irrigation fluid into the lens capsule. A second handpiece includes a pulsed controlled ... 04/20/06 - 20060084960 - Guided ablation with end-fire fiber A method and apparatus for treating a body tissue in situ (e.g., an atrial tissue of a heart to treat atrial fibrillation) include a lesion formation tool is positioned against the heart surface. The apparatus includes a guide member having a tissue-opposing surface for placement against a heart surface. The ... 04/20/06 - 20060084959 - Method and system for photoselective vaporization of the prostate, and other tissue A method for photoselective vaporization of prostate tissue includes delivering laser radiation to the treatment area on the tissue, via an optical fiber for example, wherein the laser radiation has a wavelength and irradiance in the treatment area on the surface of the tissue sufficient because vaporization of a substantially ... 04/20/06 - 20060084958 - System and method for salivary stones removal and joint arthroscopy A method and probe device are presented, suitable for use in joint arthroscopy. A beam of pulsed laser radiation of a wavelength range of about 2700-3000 nm and a predetermined frequency of pulses is produced, directed to a joint region inside a fluid medium and maintained substantially focused on a ... 12/29/05 - 20050288655 - Laser fiber for endovenous therapy having a shielded distal tip An endovenous laser fiber optic member for endovenous laser therapy of peripheral veins of the body including a flexible heat resistant tip shield covering the distal end of the laser fiber optic. The tip shield has an irregular surface to increase ultrasound reflectivity. The tip shield also improves deflectability of ... 12/08/05 - 20050273090 - Methods and devices for directionally ablating tissue Ablation instruments and methods are disclosed for ablating diseased tissue such as cardiac tissue. The method includes introducing a flexible elongate member into a predetermined tissue site with a flexible elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal lumen extending therebetween. A slidable conductor is positioned ... 12/01/05 - 20050267452 - Phototherapeutic wave guide apparatus Methods and apparatus are disclosed for forming annular lesions in tissue. The methods include introduction of an optical apparatus proximate to a tissue site, via, for example, a catheter. The optical apparatus includes a pattern-forming optical wave guide in communication with a light transmitting optical fiber. Energy is transmitted through ... 11/10/05 - 20050251119 - Illuminated stylet An illuminated stylet includes a first fiber optic element for emitting a first light at its end and a second fiber optic element for emitting a second light along its length. The first and second light sources may be the same (e.g., white light) or different (e.g., red light and ... 10/20/05 - 20050234437 - Deflectable sheath catheters with out-of-plane bent tip The present invention provides devices and methods for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. In one embodiment, a deflectable sheath catheter includes an elongate catheter body having proximal and distal ends, a deflectable end section at the distal end of the catheter body, which upon deflection causes the distal end segment ... 09/15/05 - 20050203497 - Medical apparatus and method useful for positioning energy delivery device A medical apparatus and method useful for the efficacious thermal treatment of lumen such as varicose veins during laser surgery is provided. An energy delivery device comprising a diffusing optical fiber with a light-emitting section and a memory device having data programmed therein is also provided. The optical fiber includes ... 09/15/05 - 20050203496 - Medical apparatus and method useful for thermal treatment of a lumen A medical apparatus and method useful for the efficacious thermal treatment of lumen such as varicose veins during laser surgery is provided. The method includes inserting an optical fiber into a lumen at a treatment site which has at least two treatment segments. The light-emitting section of the optical fiber ... 09/08/05 - 20050197656 - Method and system for photoselective vaporization for gynecological treatments A method for photoselective vaporization of uterine tissue includes delivering laser radiation to the treatment area on the tissue, via an optical fiber for example, wherein the laser radiation has a wavelength and irradiance in the treatment area on the surface of the tissue sufficient because vaporization of a substantially ... 08/25/05 - 20050187541 - Device for performing laser angioplasty with oct monitoring Device for performing laser angioplasty, in which laser light is beamed via a laser radiation device in the area of a catheter tip, with simultaneous OCT monitoring, for the ablation of plaque. The feed lines for the laser radiation device and the rotating OCT signal lines are disposed in a ... 08/18/05 - 20050182392 - Apparatus and method for guided ablation treatment A method and apparatus for treating a body tissue in situ (e.g., an atrial tissue of a heart to treat) atrial fibrillation include a lesion formation tool is positioned against the heart surface. The lesion formation tool includes a guide member having a tissue-opposing surface for placement against a heart ... 08/11/05 - 20050177145 - Method and system for photoselective vaporization for gynecological treatments A method for photoselective vaporization of uterine tissue includes delivering laser radiation to the treatment area on the tissue, via an optical fiber for example, wherein the laser radiation has a wavelength and irradiance in the treatment area on the surface of the tissue sufficient because vaporization of a substantially ... 08/04/05 - 20050171521 - Cardiac lesions with continuity testing A method and apparatus for treating in situ biologic tissue include identifying a patient with a condition susceptible to treatment by forming a lesion in the tissue and accessing a surface of the tissue. A lesion formation tool is positioned against the accessed surface. The tool includes an optical fiber ... 08/04/05 - 20050171520 - Phototherapeutic wave guide apparatus Methods and apparatus are disclosed for forming annular lesions in tissue. The methods include introduction of an optical apparatus proximate to a tissue site, via, for example, a catheter. The optical apparatus includes a pattern-forming optical wave guide in communication with a light transmitting optical fiber. Energy is transmitted through ... 07/21/05 - 20050159734 - Atraumatic laser tip for atrial fibrillation treatment A method and apparatus for treating in situ biologic tissue include identifying a patient with a condition susceptible to treatment by forming a lesion in the tissue and accessing a surface of the tissue. A lesion formation tool is positioned against the accessed surface. The tool includes an optical fiber ... 06/30/05 - 20050143722 - Laser-based maze procedure for atrial fibrillation A method and apparatus for treating in situ biologic tissue include identifying a patient with a condition susceptible to treatment by forming a lesion in the tissue and accessing a surface of the tissue. A lesion formation tool is positioned against the accessed surface. The tool includes an optical fiber ... 06/30/05 - 20050143721 - Malleable energy wand for maze procedure A method and apparatus for treating in situ biologic tissue include identifying a patient with a condition susceptible to treatment by forming a lesion in the tissue and accessing a surface of the tissue. A lesion formation tool is positioned against the accessed surface. The tool includes an optical fiber ... 06/23/05 - 20050137587 - Optical fiber for a laser device having an improved diffuser slug and method of making same An optical fiber for use with a laser device including a source of light energy, as well as a method of making such optical fiber, where the optical fiber has a proximal end in communication with the light source and a diffuser portion positionable at a treatment site. The optical ... 06/16/05 - 20050131400 - Endovenous closure of varicose veins with mid infrared laser This invention is an improved method and device for treating varicose veins 200 or the greater saphenous vein 202. The method comprises the use of infrared laser radiation in the region of 1.2 to 2.2 um in a manner from inside the vessel 200 or 202 such that the endothelial ... 06/16/05 - 20050131399 - Devices and methods for directed, interstitial ablation of tissue The invention relates to a catheter device including an optical fiber whose distal end is disposed within a hollow tube with a sharp or needle shaped distal end, which can penetrate tissue. The distal end of the optical fiber and the hollow tube are configured so as to emit, by ... 06/09/05 - 20050124985 - Laser induced liquid jet generatng apparatus The laser induced liquid jet generating apparatus irradiates a laser beam on a liquid in a main body, guides the generated liquid jet into a catheter via a nozzle, and generates a flow in the direction opposite the liquid jet. Even by the use of a catheter having a small ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |