公开(公告)号：US20160051221A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14831983

申请日：2015-08-21

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： WILLIAM J. DICKHANS ,  JOSHUA B. STOPEK ,  JOSEPH D. BRANNAN ,  CASEY M. LADTKOW ,  DARION R. PETERSON

IPC: A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/12

CPC classification number: A61B8/0841 ,  A61B8/085 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/463 ,  A61B8/467 ,  A61B2018/00541 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00863 ,  A61B2018/00982 ,  A61B2018/1823 ,  A61B2018/1861 ,  A61B2090/3784

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a surgical procedure, the system including a catheter guidance assembly including an extended working channel navigable to a target, a surgical device positionable through the extended working channel to access the target, at least one sensor disposed on either the extended working channel or the surgical device. The at least one sensor is configured to sense a characteristic of tissue proximate either or both of the extended working channel or the surgical device. The system further includes a computing device operably coupled to the sensor. The computing device is configured to receive the characteristic from the sensor and determine whether the tissue characteristic is indicative of the target or tissue other than the target.

Abstract translation: 一种用于监测外科手术的系统和方法，所述系统包括导管引导组件，所述导管引导组件包括可通向目标的扩展工作通道，可通过所述扩展工作通道定位以接近所述目标的手术装置，至少一个传感器， 工作通道或手术装置。 所述至少一个传感器被配置为感测靠近所述延伸工作通道或所述外科手术装置中的任一个或两者的组织的特征。 该系统还包括可操作地耦合到传感器的计算设备。 计算设备被配置为从传感器接收特征并且确定组织特征是否指示除目标之外的目标或组织。

公开(公告)号：US20160045264A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14925241

申请日：2015-10-28

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： JAMES E. DUNNING ,  JOSEPH D. BRANNAN ,  WILLIAM O. REID, JR. ,  DARION R. PETERSON ,  KAYLEN J. HALEY ,  RICHARD A. WILLYARD ,  KENLYN S. BONN

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2017/00106 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/183 ,  A61B2018/1869 ,  Y10T29/49016

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a surgical instrument includes charging a first component to a first voltage, charging a second component to a second voltage such that a pre-determined voltage differential is established between the first and second components, axially moving at least one of the first and second components relative to the other, monitoring an electrical characteristic to determine whether an axial distance between the first and second components is equal to a target axial distance, and retaining the first and second components in fixed position relative to one another once the axial distance between the first and second components is equal to the target axial distance.

Abstract translation: 一种制造手术器械的方法包括将第一部件充电到第一电压，将第二部件充电到第二电压，使得在第一和第二部件之间建立预定电压差，轴向移动第一和第二部件中的至少一个 和第二部件相对于另一部件，监测电特性以确定第一和第二部件之间的轴向距离是否等于目标轴向距离，并且将第一和第二部件相对于彼此保持在固定位置，一旦轴向距离 第一和第二部件之间的距离等于目标轴向距离。

公开(公告)号：US20160045259A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14923588

申请日：2015-10-27

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： JOSEPH D. BRANNAN ,  KENLYN S. BONN

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B5/01

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/00809 ,  A61B2018/00815 ,  A61B2018/00821 ,  A61B2018/1861 ,  A61B2018/1869

Abstract: A tissue sensor probe and corresponding electromagnetic surgical ablation system are disclosed. The system includes an ablation probe coupled to a generator, a controller coupled to the generator, and a tissue sensor probe coupled to the controller. The tissue sensor probe includes an electrically-conductive enclosure configured to shield a temperature sensor from electromagnetic radiation produced by the ablation probe. At least a portion of the electrically-conductive enclosure is made of a high thermal-conductivity material. A material of high thermal-conductivity is disposed in the electrically-conductive enclosure in thermal association with the thermally-conductive material of the electrically-conductive enclosure. The temperature sensor is disposed in the material of high thermal conductivity so as to electrically isolate the temperature sensor from the enclosure. The temperature sensor provides tissue temperature to the controller, which monitors tissue temperature to determine tissue status and activates and deactivates the generator based on the tissue status.

Abstract translation: 公开了组织传感器探针和相应的电磁手术切除系统。 该系统包括耦合到发生器的消融探针，耦合到发生器的控制器和耦合到控制器的组织传感器探针。 组织传感器探针包括被配置为屏蔽温度传感器免受由消融探针产生的电磁辐射的导电外壳。 导电外壳的至少一部分由高导热性材料制成。 具有高导热性的材料设置在导电外壳中，与导电外壳的导热材料热连接。 温度传感器设置在高导热性的材料中，以将温度传感器与外壳电隔离。 温度传感器向控制器提供组织温度，其监测组织温度以确定组织状态，并基于组织状态激活和停用发生器。

公开(公告)号：US20160045258A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14923486

申请日：2015-10-27

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： RICHARD A. WILLYARD ,  JOSEPH D. BRANNAN

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00863 ,  A61B2018/1823

Abstract: A microwave ablation system includes an antenna assembly configured to deliver microwave energy from an energy source to tissue and a coolant source operably coupled to the energy source and configured to selectively provide fluid to the antenna assembly via a fluid path. The system also includes a controller operably coupled to the energy source and a piezoelectric transducer operably coupled to the fluid path to detect a force of fluid flow through the fluid path. The piezoelectric transducer is configured to generate a signal based on the detected force of fluid through the fluid path. The controller is configured to control the energy source output based on the generated signal.

Abstract translation: 微波消融系统包括被配置为将微波能量从能量源递送到组织的天线组件和可操作地耦合到能量源并被配置为经由流体路径选择性地向天线组件提供流体的冷却剂源。 该系统还包括可操作地耦合到能量源的控制器和可操作地耦合到流体路径的压电换能器，以检测流过流体路径的流体的力。 压电换能器被配置为基于检测到的流体通过流体路径的力产生信号。 控制器被配置为基于产生的信号来控制能量源输出。

公开(公告)号：US20160030111A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14745745

申请日：2015-06-22

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： CASEY M. LADTKOW ,  JOSEPH D. BRANNAN ,  WILLIAM J. DICKHANS

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B5/015 ,  A61B5/0507 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00785 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/00821 ,  A61B2018/1861 ,  A61B2018/1869

Abstract: A microwave ablation system is presented including a microwave applicator having an antenna configured to deliver microwave energy and a microwave generator coupled to the microwave applicator and configured to generate a microwave signal and transmit the microwave signal to the antenna. The microwave ablation system further includes a radiometer configured to measure emissions from a thermal field created when the microwave applicator delivers microwave energy, the thermal field providing in-situ quantitative information of a material in the thermal field. The quantitative information is used to automatically adjust power transmission and time settings of the microwave generator to compensate for different thermal environments.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种微波消融系统，其包括具有配置成传送微波能量的天线的微波施加器和耦合到微波施加器的微波发生器，并被配置为产生微波信号并将微波信号传输到天线。 微波消融系统还包括辐射计，其被配置为测量当微波施加器传送微波能量时产生的热场的发射，该热场提供热场中材料的原位定量信息。 定量信息用于自动调整微波发生器的功率传输和时间设置，以补偿不同的热环境。

公开(公告)号：US20150223883A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14690912

申请日：2015-04-20

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： JOSEPH D. BRANNAN ,  JOSEPH A. PAULUS

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00196 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/1869 ,  A61B2018/1892

Abstract: An energy applicator for directing energy to tissue includes a feedline having an inner conductor, an outer conductor and a dielectric material disposed therebetween, and an antenna assembly having a radiating section operably coupled to the feedline. The energy applicator also includes a first balun structure configured to substantially confine energy to the radiating section when the energy applicator is energized and disposed in tissue, and a second balun structure configured to substantially prevent energy emitted from the radiating section from propagating proximal to the second balun structure along the feedline when the energy applicator is energized but not disposed in tissue.

Abstract translation: 用于将能量引导到组织的能量施加器包括具有内部导体，外部导体和设置在其间的介电材料的馈线，以及具有可操作地耦合到馈线的辐射部的天线组件。 能量施加器还包括第一平衡 - 不平衡变换器结构，其被配置为当能量施加器通电并且布置在组织中时基本上将能量限制到辐射部分;以及第二平衡 - 不平衡变换器结构，其被配置为基本上防止从辐射部分发射的能量传播到第二 当能量施加器通电但未布置在组织中时，沿着馈线的平衡 - 不平衡变换器结构。

公开(公告)号：US20150216596A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：US14688086

申请日：2015-04-16

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： JOSEPH D. BRANNAN

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/1838 ,  A61B2018/1846 ,  A61B2018/1861 ,  A61B2018/1892

Abstract: An energy-delivery device suitable for delivery of energy to tissue includes an antenna assembly, a chamber defined about the antenna assembly, and a cable having a proximal end suitable for connection to an electrosurgical energy source. The energy-delivery device also includes a flexible, fluid-cooled shaft coupled in fluid communication with the chamber. The flexible, fluid-cooled shaft is configured to contain a length of the cable therein and adapted to remove heat along the length of the cable during delivery of energy to the antenna assembly.

Abstract translation: 适于将能量输送到组织的能量输送装置包括天线组件，围绕天线组件限定的室以及具有适于连接到电外科能量源的近端的电缆。 能量输送装置还包括与腔室流体连通的柔性流体冷却轴。 灵活的流体冷却的轴构造成在其中容纳一段电缆，并且适于在将能量递送到天线组件期间沿着电缆的长度移除热量。

公开(公告)号：US20150190197A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-09

申请号：US14659860

申请日：2015-03-17

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： RICHARD A. WILLYARD ,  JOSEPH D. BRANNAN

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00017 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/1838 ,  A61B2018/1861 ,  A61B2018/1869 ,  A61B2018/1892 ,  H01Q1/02 ,  H01Q9/16 ,  Y10T29/49016

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a microwave antenna assembly is disclosed. The antenna assembly includes a feedline having an inner conductor, an outer conductor and an inner insulator disposed therebetween and a radiating portion including a dipole antenna having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The antenna assembly also comprises a sheath disposed over the feedline and the radiating portion defining a chamber around the feedline and the radiating portion. The chamber is adapted to circulate coolant fluid therethrough. The antenna assembly further includes a connection hub having cable connector coupled to the feedline, an inlet fluid port and an outlet fluid port. The connection hub includes a bypass tube configured to provide for flow of the coolant fluid from the cable connector directly to the outlet fluid port.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的一个方面，公开了一种微波天线组件。 天线组件包括具有内部导体，外部导体和设置在其间的内部绝缘体的馈线和包括具有近端部分和远端部分的偶极子天线的辐射部分。 天线组件还包括设置在馈线上的鞘，辐射部分限定围绕馈线和辐射部分的腔室。 腔室适于使冷却剂流体从中流过。 天线组件还包括具有连接到馈线的电缆连接器，入口流体端口和出口流体端口的连接毂。 连接毂包括旁路管，其构造成提供冷却剂流体从电缆连接器直接流到出口流体端口。

公开(公告)号：US20150173831A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14634971

申请日：2015-03-02

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： CHRISTOPHER T. RUSIN ,  JOSEPH D. BRANNAN

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/1838 ,  A61B2018/1853 ,  H01Q1/02 ,  H01Q9/30

Abstract: A microwave ablation probe for providing microwave energy to tissue is disclosed. The probe includes a feedline having an inner conductor, a secondary inner conductor, and insulating spacer, and an outer conductor. The inner conductor is slidably disposed within the secondary inner conductor. The feedline also includes a radiating portion having an extruded portion of the inner conductor centrally disposed therein, wherein longitudinal movement of the inner conductor relative to the feedline tunes the radiating portion.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于向组织提供微波能量的微波消融探针。 探针包括具有内部导体，次级内部导体和绝缘间隔件以及外部导体的馈线。 内部导体可滑动地设置在次级内部导体内。 馈线还包括辐射部分，其具有居中地设置在其中的内部导体的挤出部分，其中内部导体相对于馈线的纵向移动调节辐射部分。

公开(公告)号：US20150157403A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14604261

申请日：2015-01-23

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： JOSEPH D. BRANNAN

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/1838 ,  A61B2018/1846 ,  A61B2018/1853 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  H01Q9/16 ,  H01Q9/30 ,  Y10T29/49016 ,  Y10T29/49018

Abstract: An electrosurgical device for directing energy to a target volume of tissue includes a coaxial feedline having an inner conductor, an outer conductor and a dielectric material disposed therebetween. A proximal cylindrical dielectric sleeve is coupled to the inner conductor at a distal end of the coaxial feedline. A distal cylindrical dielectric sleeve is coupled to the inner conductor. First and second dielectric segments are coupled to the inner conductor and disposed between the proximal cylindrical dielectric sleeve and the distal cylindrical dielectric sleeve. The device also includes an elongated shaft overlying the proximal cylindrical dielectric sleeve, the first dielectric segment, the second dielectric segment and the distal cylindrical dielectric sleeve. The elongated shaft includes an opening defined therethrough, wherein the opening is at least partially aligned with the first dielectric segment. A balun structure is disposed on the elongated shaft, at least partially overlying the opening in the elongated shaft.

Abstract translation: 用于将能量引导到组织的目标体积的电外科装置包括具有设置在其间的内部导体，外部导体和介电材料的同轴馈线。 近端圆柱形电介质套管在同轴馈线的远端处联接到内导体。 远端圆柱形介质套筒连接到内部导体。 第一和第二电介质段耦合到内部导体并且设置在近端圆柱形介质套管和远端圆柱形介质套管之间。 该装置还包括一个细长的轴，其覆盖近端圆柱形介质套筒，第一介电段，第二介电段和远端圆柱形介质套管。 细长轴包括通过其限定的开口，其中开口至少部分地与第一介电段对准。 平衡 - 不平衡变换器结构设置在细长轴上，至少部分地覆盖细长轴中的开口。