MEDICAL ELECTRICAL LEAD
    23.
    发明专利

    公开(公告)号:CA2249611A1

    公开(公告)日:1997-11-06

    申请号:CA2249611

    申请日:1997-03-14

    Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

    Inventor: SWOYER JOHN M

    Abstract: A transvenous bipolar lead (1) specifically designed for coronary sinus implantation. The lead has essentially two main characteristics, the distal end has a 45-degree pre-shape to facilitate introduction of the lead through a catheter and provide optimal positioning of the lead (1) within the coronary sinus. The lead further features a distal electrode tip (20) which itself is canted at an angle of 45 degrees on the distal end of the lead to provide a very close contact with the coronary sinus upper wall and, thus, with the left atrium inferolateral wall. In addition, each of these sections (51, 53) is flexible to permit the lead to be introduced through a relatively small-sized guide-catheter. Finally, the lead further features a center lumen to also permit the lead to be straightened for introduction with a stylet.

    SINGLE-USE TRANSURETHRAL NEEDLE ABLATION DEVICE
    25.
    发明申请
    SINGLE-USE TRANSURETHRAL NEEDLE ABLATION DEVICE 审中-公开
    一次性使用的超声波针刺装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2006044581A3

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-03

    申请号:PCT/US2005036906

    申请日:2005-10-13

    Abstract: A one-piece, single-use disposable device (10) for transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) of prostate tissue to alleviate BPH is disclosed. The device may include a flexible catheter tip (60) including a rigid core (62) and a flexible tip (64). The device may also include a single use lockout (80) to help ensure that the device is used to perform only one ablation procedure on a single patient. The device may further include a simplified needle deployment mechanism (100) and/or an automatic needle retraction mechanism (150).

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于前列腺组织的经尿道针消融(TUNA)的单件式一次性一次性装置(10)以缓解BPH。 该装置可以包括柔性导管末端(60),其包括刚性芯(62)和柔性尖端(64)。 该装置还可以包括单次使用锁定(80),以帮助确保该装置仅用于对单个患者执行一个消融手术。 该装置还可以包括简化的针展开机构(100)和/或自动针回缩机构(150)。

    TUNA DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED SALINE RESERVOIR
    27.
    发明申请
    TUNA DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED SALINE RESERVOIR 审中-公开
    带有集成盐水储藏的金枪鱼装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2006020696A2

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-23

    申请号:PCT/US2005028392

    申请日:2005-08-10

    CPC classification number: A61B18/1477 A61B2018/1472 A61B2018/1475

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for ablating a target tissue are discussed. Such methods and apparatus include those that simplify tissue ablation. For example, a tissue ablation device having an actuator, such as a trigger mechanism, coupled to a power source and an electrode is discussed. A single step of engaging the actuator causes the electrode to be introduced into the target tissue and causes energy to be delivered from the power supply to the tissue via the electrode. Devices that include an electrode actuator for causing the electrode to be introduced into the target tissue and a fluid actuator for causing the fluid to flow to the target tissue are also discussed. Methods of causing the electrode to be introduced into the target tissue and fluid to flow to the target tissue with a single step and more than one step are also discussed.

    Abstract translation: 讨论了消融靶组织的方法和设备。 这样的方法和装置包括简化组织消融的方法和装置。 例如,讨论了具有耦合到电源和电极的致动器(例如触发机构)的组织消融装置。 接合致动器的单个步骤导致电极被引入目标组织并且引起能量通过电极从电源传递到组织。 还讨论了包括用于使电极引入目标组织的电极致动器和用于使流体流向目标组织的流体致动器的装置。 还讨论了使电极引入目标组织并使流体以单个步骤和多于一个步骤流向目标组织的方法。

    ADJUSTABLE IMPLANTABLE CAPTIVATION FIXATION ANCHOR-STOP
    28.
    发明申请
    ADJUSTABLE IMPLANTABLE CAPTIVATION FIXATION ANCHOR-STOP 审中-公开
    可调节的可移植能力固定固定停止

    公开(公告)号:WO03099375A2

    公开(公告)日:2003-12-04

    申请号:PCT/US0316007

    申请日:2003-05-21

    Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

    CPC classification number: A61N1/05 A61N1/36007

    Abstract: An implantable medical or intramuscular lead system, such as for use as a gastric lead, for use in which electrodes along the lead are imbedded in tissue. The system includes a clip having two arms biased to a closed position clamping the lead. The arms of the clip are movable against the bias to an open position allowing the clip to be moved along the length of the lead, or the clip to be attached or removed in the lateral direction. The system facilitates implantation of the lead in tissue, and may be particularly suited for minimally invasive implantation, such as laparoscopically.

    IMPLANTABLE THERAPY DELIVERY ELEMENT ADJUSTABLE ANCHOR
    29.
    发明申请
    IMPLANTABLE THERAPY DELIVERY ELEMENT ADJUSTABLE ANCHOR 审中-公开
    可植入式输送元件可调节锚杆

    公开(公告)号:WO02064206A3

    公开(公告)日:2003-04-17

    申请号:PCT/US0204026

    申请日:2002-02-11

    Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

    CPC classification number: A61N1/0558

    Abstract: An implantable therapy delivery system has a therapy delivery element (26) that is inserted or implanted into a human body and anchored or fixed to tissue to delivery a therapy to a patient. In one embodiment an implantable neurostimulator (22) uses an electrical stimulation lead (26) to delivery a therapy such as sacral nerve stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and the like. In another embodiment the implantable therapeutic substance delivery device, also known as a drug pump, is connected to a catheter to deliver a therapy to treat conditions such as spasticity, cancer, pain, and the like. The therapy delivery element is anchored to tissue using an adjustable anchor (20) having a therapy grip element, at least two extension elements connected to the therapy grip element, and a tissue fixation element connected to the extension elements. The extensions project substantially perpendicular in relation to the therapy delivery element and are configured to actuate the therapy grip element to an opened position and a closed position. A tissue fixation element is connected to the extensions and configured for fixation to a tissue location from an axial direction to the therapy delivery element. The adjustable anchor facilitates minimally invasive procedures, facilitates securing the therapy delivery element in the same plane as the therapy delivery element was inserted, facilitates rapid placement to reduce procedure time, and provides a wide range of other benefits. The adjustable anchor and its methods of operation have many embodiments.

    Abstract translation: 可植入治疗递送系统具有插入或植入人体并锚定或固定到组织以将治疗递送给患者的治疗递送元件(26)。 在一个实施例中,可植入神经刺激器(22)使用电刺激引线(26)递送诸如骶神经刺激,周围神经刺激等的治疗。 在另一个实施方案中,可植入治疗物质递送装置(也称为药物泵)连接到导管以递送治疗以治疗诸如痉挛症,癌症,疼痛等的病症。 使用具有治疗手柄元件的可调节锚固件(20)将锚固到组织的治疗递送元件,连接到治疗手柄元件的至少两个延伸元件和连接到延伸元件的组织固定元件。 延伸部相对于治疗递送元件基本垂直地突出并且被配置为致动治疗手柄元件到打开位置和关闭位置。 组织固定元件连接到延伸部并且构造成用于从轴向方向固定到组织位置到治疗递送元件。 可调节的锚固件有助于微创手术,有助于将治疗递送元件固定在与治疗递送元件插入在相同的平面中,促进快速放置以减少手术时间,并提供广泛的其它益处。 可调锚及其操作方法具有许多实施例。

    TUNA DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED SALINE RESERVOIR
    30.
    发明公开
    TUNA DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED SALINE RESERVOIR 有权
    采用集成器件盐盐储存金枪鱼

    公开(公告)号:EP1793758A4

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-26

    申请号:EP05784963

    申请日:2005-08-10

    Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

    CPC classification number: A61B18/1477 A61B2018/1472 A61B2018/1475

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for ablating a target tissue are discussed. Such methods and apparatus include those that simplify tissue ablation. For example, a tissue ablation device having an actuator, such as a trigger mechanism, coupled to a power source and an electrode is discussed. A single step of engaging the actuator causes the electrode to be introduced into the target tissue and causes energy to be delivered from the power supply to the tissue via the electrode. Devices that include an electrode actuator for causing the electrode to be introduced into the target tissue and a fluid actuator for causing the fluid to flow to the target tissue are also discussed. Methods of causing the electrode to be introduced into the target tissue and fluid to flow to the target tissue with a single step and more than one step are also discussed.

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