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Surgery > Instruments > Heat Application Heat ApplicationHeat Application 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.12/07/06 - 20060276779 - Energy based devices and methods for treatment of patent foramen ovale Methods and apparatus for treatment of patent foramen ovale (PFO) provide for applying energy to tissues adjacent the PFO with a catheter device to substantially close the PFO acutely. Apparatus generally includes a catheter device having at least one energy transmission member at or near its distal end configured to ... 11/30/06 - 20060271030 - Methods and apparatus to achieve a closure of a layered tissue defect Methods for treating anatomic tissue defects such as a patent foramen ovate generally involve positioning a distal end of a catheter device at the site of the defect, exposing a housing and energy transmission member from the distal end of the catheter, engaging the housing with tissues at the site ... 11/02/06 - 20060247612 - Energy based devices and methods for treatment of patent foramen ovale Methods and apparatus for treatment of patent foramen ovale (PFO) provide for applying energy to tissues adjacent the PFO with a catheter device to substantially close the PFO acutely. Apparatus generally includes a catheter device having at least one energy transmission member at or near its distal end configured to ... 10/26/06 - 20060241576 - System and method providing directional ultrasound therapy to skeletal joints An ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated ... 10/19/06 - 20060235376 - Methods and apparatus for hemostasis following arterial catheterization A method for accelerating hemostasis of an artery having a puncture after arterial catheterization, the catheterization using a catheter introducer, the method including the steps of inserting into an artery a catheter introducer prior to arterial catheterization, following arterial catheterization, introducing a hemostasis device into the catheter introducer, such that ... 10/12/06 - 20060229594 - Method for guiding a medical device A device and method for ablating tissue is disclosed comprising the steps of acquiring an anatomical image of a patient, correlating the image to the patient, guiding an ablating member within the patient while tracking the position of the ablating member in the patient, positioning the ablating member in a ... 09/28/06 - 20060217696 - Multi-modality ablation device An instrument for ablation of tissue. The instrument including: a body having at least one surface for contacting a tissue surface, the at least one surface being substantially planar; an ultrasonic transducer disposed in the body for generating ultrasonic energy and directing at least a portion of the ultrasonic energy ... 09/21/06 - 20060212030 - Integrated metalized ceramic heating element for use in a tissue cutting and sealing device A tissue cutting and sealing device, having a pair of opposing elements dimensioned to grasp tissue therebetween; and a heating assembly on at least one of the opposing elements, wherein the heating assembly includes: a ceramic body; and a metalized portion extending along a top surface of the ceramic body. ... 09/21/06 - 20060212029 - Equipment and method for reducing and eliminating wrinkles in the skin A mechanism for preparing the area of the skin to be treated and a mechanism for applying energy thereto both being integrated in the same equipment. The mechanism for preparing the are to be treated comprises an ultrasonic emitting device (preferably low frequency ultrasound) and/or dermabrasion device for breaking the ... 09/14/06 - 20060206105 - Treatment of diseased tissue using controlled ultrasonic heating The present invention provides a method and apparatus for delivering and controlling thermal therapy to a volume of diseased tissue. Specifically, the invention includes using thermal imaging and other inputs to determine an acoustic (ultrasonic) treatment regime employing interstitial ultrasound applicators to deliver a required therapeutic temperature or thermal dose ... 07/13/06 - 20060155269 - Epicardial ablation using focused ultrasound Apparatus for treating cardiac arrhythmias includes an ultrasonic ablation device incorporating an ultrasonic emitter (22, 400), means (10, 14, 402, 404) for positioning the ablation device outside of the heart but adjacent the epicardial surface of the heart, and means (26, 28, 30) for focusing the ultrasonic energy emitted by ... 06/29/06 - 20060142750 - Devices and methods for treatment of skin conditions Devices and methods for the treatment of skin conditions and lesions are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is a compact hand held device that can be safely used by those suffering from skin conditions, such as acne, warts, cold blisters, blemished skin, or fine wrinkles. The devices described ... 06/29/06 - 20060142749 - Magnetic nanoscale particle compositions, and therapeutic methods related thereto Disclosed are thermotherapeutic compositions for treating disease material, and methods of targeted therapy utilizing such compositions. These compositions comprise a) stable single domain magnetic particles; b) magnetic nanoparticles comprising aggregates of superparamagnetic grains; or c) magnetic nanoparticles comprising aggregates of stable single magnetic domain crystals and superparamagnetic grains. These compositions ... 06/29/06 - 20060142748 - Devices for targeted delivery of thermotherapy, and methods related thereto Disclosed are devices for targeted delivery of thermotherapy. These devices are useful in the treatment of diseased tissue in conjunction with magnetic compositions. Further disclosed are methods for treating diseased tissue, which involve the administration of a thermotherapeutic magnetic composition to a patient or a portion of a patient, and ... 06/22/06 - 20060135955 - Medical instrument and method of use This invention relates to surgical instruments for applying energy to tissue. In one embodiment, an elongated introducer has a handle portion that includes an interior chamber that is supplied with a biocompatible liquid under pressure. An energy source causes a liquid-to-vapor phase change within the interior chamber and ejects a ... 06/22/06 - 20060135954 - Methods and devices for ablation An ablating device has a cover which holds an interface material such as a gel. The cover contains the interface material during initial placement of the device. The ablating device may also have a removable tip or a membrane filled with fluid. In still another aspect, the ablating device may ... 06/08/06 - 20060122592 - Ringed forceps A surgical instrument comprises two oppositely-positioned working numbers each having proximal and distal ends and each having a working surface. The instrument also comprises at least one ring member affixed to a least one of the working members to encompass one or more of a user's fingers. In one embodiment ... 06/08/06 - 20060122591 - Ultrasound ablation catheter and method for its use Catheters and methods for epicardial ablation are provided. A suitable catheter comprises an elongated catheter body and an ultrasound transducer mounted at or near the distal end of the catheter body. The transducer has a front surface and an opposing back surface, wherein the transducer is positioned to transmit ultrasound ... 06/01/06 - 20060116671 - Method and system for controlled thermal injury of human superficial tissue A method and system for controlled thermal injury of human superficial tissue based on the ability to controllably create thermal lesions of variable shape, size, and depth via precise spatial and temporal control of acoustic energy deposition. The apparatus includes a control system and probes that facilitate treatment planning, control ... 05/11/06 - 20060100615 - Devices and methods for the treatment of endometriosis A tissue treatment device comprises an insertion sized and shaped for insertion into the body via a trocar and a diagnostic element coupled to the insertion section, the diagnostic element illuminating tissue with the light of a wavelength selected to facilitate identification of target tissue in combination with an ultrasound ... 05/11/06 - 20060100614 - Tissue resection device A medical device for performing a therapeutic procedure on a patient. The medical device includes an elongate probe extending to an applicator end sized and shaped to be slidably received in an endoscope working channel. The device also includes an injection needle positioned adjacent the applicator end of the probe. ... 04/27/06 - 20060089632 - Method and system for treating acne and sebaceous glands A method and system for ultrasound treatment of acne and sebaceous glands are provided. An exemplary method and system are configured for targeted treatment of sebaceous glands in various manners, such as through use of therapy only, therapy and monitoring, imaging and therapy, or therapy, imaging, and monitoring, and/or through ... 04/13/06 - 20060079869 - Thermal surgical procedures and compositions Methods, compositions, and systems useful to enhance a thermal surgical procedure are described. Compositions include at least one compound effective to induce an inflammatory response in biological material identified to undergo a thermal surgical procedure. Methods and systems include providing compositions of the invention to biological materials and treating biological ... 04/13/06 - 20060079868 - Method and system for treatment of blood vessel disorders A non-invasive method and system for using ultrasound energy for the treatment of conditions resulting from vascular disorders is provided. In one embodiment, an image-treatment approach can be used to locate the blood vessel to be treated and then to ablate it non-invasively, while also monitoring the progress of the ... 03/23/06 - 20060064081 - Ablation device with phased array ultrasound transducer The present invention relates to a tissue ablation device having a plurality of transducer elements that can be operated out of phase to orient the acoustical energy beam forward or backward in the longitudinal direction. The transducer elements may also be driven by a signal that has a common frequency, ... 03/16/06 - 20060058779 - Electrocautery method and system A system and method for performing electrocautery is provided in which the surgeon need not worry about injuring the patient by placing the electrocauteral blade too close to the retractor. This system and method is implemented by forming at least the retracting end of the retractor from an electrically non-conductive ... 02/02/06 - 20060025756 - Methods of using high intensity focused ultrasound to form an ablated tissue area A method of thermal ablation using high intensity focused ultrasound energy includes the steps of positioning one or more ultrasound emitting members within a patient, emitting ultrasound energy from the one or more ultrasound emitting members, focusing the ultrasound energy, ablating with the focused ultrasound energy to form an ablated ... 01/12/06 - 20060009753 - Thermal treatment methods and apparatus with focused energy application A collapsible ultrasonic reflector incorporates a gas-filled reflector balloon, a liquid-filled structural balloon an ultrasonic transducer disposed within the structural balloon. Acoustic energy emitted by the transducer is reflected by a highly reflective interface between the balloons. In a cardiac ablation procedure, the ultrasonic energy is focused into an annular ... 12/29/05 - 20050288659 - Ultrasonic surgical apparatus with treatment modes selectable An ultrasonic surgical apparatus comprises a treatment device with an ultrasonic transducer driven to generate ultrasonic vibration, an operation device outputting a signal commanding the transducer to start driving in response to an operator's operation, and a driver driving the transducer by supplying current thereto. The apparatus further comprises a ... 12/01/05 - 20050267454 - Methods of using high intensity focused ultrasound to form an ablated tissue area containing a plurality of lesions A method of thermal ablation using high intensity focused ultrasound energy includes the steps of positioning an ultrasound emitting member, emitting ultrasound energy from the ultrasound emitting member, focusing the ultrasound energy, ablating with the focused ultrasound energy to form an ablated tissue area and removing the ultrasound emitting member. ... 12/01/05 - 20050267453 - High intensity focused ultrasound for imaging and treatment of arrhythmias A dual-mode, capable of imaging and ablation, ultrasound array integrated in a catheter is provided for minimally invasive treatment of arrhythmias. The catheter array is small enough for insertion through a peripheral vein and is longitudinally integrated with the catheter to have a side-view for tissue imaging and ablation. A ... 11/17/05 - 20050256518 - Non-contact tissue ablation device and methods thereof A catheter for ablating body tissue of the interior regions of the heart includes a handle assembly, a shaft, and a distal tip section coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The distal tip section has a non-compliant and non-porous cap that has a tubular wall that defines a ... 11/10/05 - 20050251127 - Miniature ultrasonic transducer with focusing lens for intracardiac and intracavity applications One embodiment of the present invention includes advancing a transducer device through a passageway of a patient's body to a target location inside the body. The transducer device includes a piezoelectric element and an ultrasonic lens. The ultrasonic lens includes an inner surface defining a passage extending along a reference ... 11/10/05 - 20050251126 - Induction heating for the delivery of thermal therapy An induction heating apparatus includes a first interventional device and a second interventional device. The first interventional device includes an electrically conductive material. The first interventional device is adapted for implantation inside a body and for receiving an alternating current. The second interventional device comprises a magnetically conductive material. The ... 11/10/05 - 20050251125 - Apparatus and method for ablating tissue A control system alters one or more characteristics of an ablating element to ablate tissue. In one aspect, the control system delivers energy nearer to the surface of the tissue by changing the frequency or power. In another aspect, the ablating element delivers focused ultrasound which is focused in at ... 10/27/05 - 20050240171 - Device and method for treatment of intervertebral disc disruption A method of positioning an arcuate catheter against an inner annular wall of the disc, and particularly on the posterior and postero-lateral portions of the inner annulus of the disc, by arthroscopy is presented. The arcuate catheter retains its predetermined arcuate shape when no pressure or force is applied to ... 10/27/05 - 20050240170 - Insertable ultrasound probes, systems, and methods for thermal therapy Disclosed herein are methods and systems for producing hemostasis, tissue closure, or vessel closure by inserting a thermal delivery probe into a passageway and emitting thermal energy from the probe to produce the hemostasis or tissue closure. These methods and systems may be used following a percutaneous medical procedure that ... 10/27/05 - 20050240169 - Apparatus and method for promoting blood circulation to an injury There is an apparatus for promoting or assisting the healing of an injured area (26) of human anatomy by alternative applications of a fluid at differing temperatures. The apparatus includes a spray applicator (23) and a reservoir (1) for the fluid with a pressure pump (14) and fluid heater (11). ... 10/20/05 - 20050234438 - Ultrasound medical treatment system and method An embodiment of an ultrasound medical treatment system includes an ultrasound medical-treatment transducer and a controller. The controller controls the medical-treatment transducer to emit ultrasound to thermally ablate patient tissue. The control includes a control parameter. The controller changes the control parameter based on receiving an indication of an occurrence ... 09/29/05 - 20050215990 - Phased-array for tissue treatment Apparatus is provided for ablating tissue of a patient by applying ultrasound energy to the tissue. The apparatus is typically delivered to the targeted tissue via a catheter and includes an ultrasound array, which is adapted to be driven as a phased array to concentrate the ultrasound energy on the ... 09/22/05 - 20050209588 - Hifu resculpturing and remodeling of heart valves Resculpturing or altering the shape of cardiac valve leaflets, or cusps, and/or the valve supporting structures (such as the orifice or annulus, the aortic root or aorta, or the tendons which are attached to the valve) using heat. More specifically, the invention relates to applying High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) ... 09/15/05 - 20050203501 - Methods and apparatus for treatment of obesity with an ultrasound device movable in two or three axes Method and apparatus for treating obesity by an energy delivery device, such as a high focus ultrasound transducer, mounted for movement along two or three axes relative to the esophagus to deliver transesophageal energy to interrupt the function of vagal nerves. Preferably, movement along a longitudinal axis of the esophagus ... 09/15/05 - 20050203500 - Apparatus and methods for mapping out endoluminal gastrointestinal surgery Apparatus and methods are provided for mapping out endoluminal gastrointestinal surgery, including endoluminal gastric reduction. Mapping is achieved by locally marking the interior of the gastrointestinal lumen at specified locations. In some variations, mucosectomy and/or mucosal ablation are performed to map out endoluminal GI surgery, to facilitate direct endoluminal engagement ... 09/15/05 - 20050203499 - High intensity ablation device An apparatus for ablating tissue, the apparatus having first and second opposing jaws operative to compress tissue to be ablated therebetween, the first jaw having a first ablation surface directing ablative energy into the tissue and the second jaw having a second ablation surface reflecting incident ablative energy into the ... 09/15/05 - 20050203498 - Method and apparatus treating tissue adjacent a bodily conduit with thermocompression and drugs A method and apparatus (100) of treating tissue adjacent a bodily conduit using thermotherapy, while preventing obstructions of the bodily conduit due to edema, includes injection of a drug-encapsulated within a heat-sensitive carrier, such as a liposome, within a region of tissue to be treated. The heat produced by the ... 09/01/05 - 20050192566 - Surgical handpiece tip A surgical handpiece having a tip with at least two coaxially spaced electrically conductive tubes. The tubes are separated by an electrical insulator. The interior of the inner tube is used for aspiration of liquefied tissue. The outer tube is surrounded by a soft irrigation sleeve that forms an irrigation ... 08/11/05 - 20050177149 - Method and apparatus for reshaping the cornea by controlled thermal delivery The present invention relates to a device for reshaping the cornea. The device includes a body having a first surface with a predetermined curvature, a plurality of protrusions extending from the first surface, the plurality of protrusions being adapted to be inserted into the cornea of an eye, and a ... 07/28/05 - 20050165389 - Microwave hollow organ probe An apparatus for heat ablation of the internal wall of a hollow organ such as the oesophagus comprises a catheter having at least one internal lumen, a balloon located at the distal end of the catheter and attached to a lumen, a supply of a liquid for filling the balloon ... 07/07/05 - 20050149008 - Treatment of cardiac arrhythmia utilizing ultrasound A noninvasive or minimally invasive treatment of cardiac arrhythmia such as supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, specifically atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia, by treating the tissue with heat produced by ultrasound, including High Intensity Focused Ultrasound or HIFU, emitted without respect to the timing or phase of the cardiac cycle, intended ... 06/16/05 - 20050131401 - Energy based devices and methods for treatment of anatomic tissue defects Methods and apparatus for treatment of anatomic defects in human tissues, such as patent foramen ovale (PFO), atrial or ventricular septal defects, left atrial appendage, patent ductus arteriosus, blood vessel wall defects and certain electrophysiological defects, involve positioning a distal end of an elongate catheter device at the site of ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |