公开(公告)号：US20140214017A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14242019

申请日：2014-04-01

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： JOSEPH D. BRANNAN

IPC: A61B18/06

CPC classification number: A61B18/06 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/046 ,  A61B2018/048 ,  A61B2018/068

Abstract: An ablation device includes a handle assembly including a distal end and a probe extending distally from the distal end of the handle assembly. The probe includes a heat-transfer portion and at least one fluid-flow path in fluid communication with the heat-transfer portion. The handle assembly includes at least one fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the at least one fluid-flow path and at least one apparatus configured to cause fluid flow between the at least one fluid reservoir and the heat-transfer portion. The probe is configured to apply thermal energy released by an exothermic chemical reaction that occurs when fluid from the at least one fluid reservoir is caused to flow to the heat-transfer portion.

Abstract translation: 消融装置包括手柄组件，其包括远端和从手柄组件的远端向远侧延伸的探针。 探针包括传热部分和与传热部分流体连通的至少一个流体流动路径。 手柄组件包括与至少一个流体流动路径流体连通的至少一个流体储存器和被配置为使流体在至少一个流体储存器和传热部分之间流动的至少一个装置。 探针构造成施加通过放热化学反应释放的热能，当来自至少一个流体储存器的流体被引导到传热部分时发生。

公开(公告)号：US20140180270A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US14192142

申请日：2014-02-27

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： FRANCESCA ROSSETTO ,  JOSEPH D. BRANNAN ,  JOSEPH A. PAULUS ,  CHRISTOPHER A. DEBORSKI

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B2018/1823 ,  A61B2018/1838 ,  H01Q1/273 ,  H01Q13/203 ,  H04B5/0018

Abstract: A device for directing energy to a target volume of tissue includes an inner conductor having a length and an outer conductor coaxially surrounding the inner conductor along the length. The outer conductor has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion of the outer conductor is provided with a number of apertures N defined therein for radiating energy, where N is an integer greater than 1, each aperture having a size and extending at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the outer conductor. At least one of the size and the angle of each aperture is varied in relation to the other apertures N−1 such that the energy radiated along the distal portion is substantially uniform.

Abstract translation: 用于将能量引导到组织的目标体积的装置包括具有长度的内部导体和沿着长度同心围绕内部导体的外部导体。 外导体具有近端部分和远端部分。 外部导体的远端部分设置有限定在其中的若干孔N，用于辐射能量，其中N是大于1的整数，每个孔具有尺寸并且相对于外部导体的纵向轴线以一定角度延伸。 每个孔的尺寸和角度中的至少一个相对于另一个孔N-1变化，使得沿着远端部分辐射的能量基本上是均匀的。

公开(公告)号：US20140052124A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US14064846

申请日：2013-10-28

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： JOSEPH D. BRANNAN

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00684 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61N5/045

Abstract: A system for monitoring ablation size is provided and includes a power source including a microprocessor for executing at least one control algorithm. A microwave antenna is configured to deliver microwave energy from the power source to tissue to form an ablation zone. An ablation zone control module is in operative communication with memory associated with the power source. The memory includes one or more data look-up tables including one or more electrical parameter associated with the microwave antenna. The one or more electrical parameters corresponding to an ablation zone having a radius. The one or more electrical parameters include a threshold value, wherein when the threshold value is met the power source is adjusted to form an ablation zone of suitable proportion.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于监测消融尺寸的系统，并且包括用于执行至少一个控制算法的微处理器的电源。 微波天线被配置为将微波能量从电源传送到组织以形成消融区域。 消融区域控制模块与与电源相关联的存储器操作性地通信。 存储器包括一个或多个数据查找表，其包括与微波天线相关联的一个或多个电参数。 对应于具有半径的消融区域的一个或多个电参数。 一个或多个电参数包括阈值，其中当满足阈值时，调整电源以形成适当比例的消融区域。

公开(公告)号：US20140005657A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13908463

申请日：2013-06-03

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： 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 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/1838 ,  A61B2018/1861 ,  A61B2018/1869

Abstract: A surgical probe includes a connection hub, an antenna assembly, and an outer jacket. The antenna assembly is coupled to the connection hub, extends distally from the connection hub, and includes a radiating portion coupled thereto at the distal end thereof. The radiating portion is configured to deliver energy to tissue to treat tissue. The outer jacket is coupled to the connection hub, extends distally therefrom, and is disposed about the radiating portion. The outer jacket includes a distal end member configured to be spaced-apart from the radiating portion a target axial distance. One or more of the couplings between the antenna assembly and the connection hub, the radiating portion and the antenna assembly, and the outer jacket and the connection hub defines a flexible configuration permitting axial movement therebetween to maintain the target axial distance between the radiating portion and the distal end member.

Abstract translation: 手术探针包括连接毂，天线组件和外护套。 天线组件联接到连接毂，从连接毂向远侧延伸，并且包括在其远端处联接到其上的辐射部分。 辐射部分构造成将能量传递给组织以处理组织。 外护套联接到连接毂，从其向远侧延伸，并且围绕辐射部分设置。 外护套包括构造成与辐射部分间隔开目标轴距的远端构件。 天线组件和连接毂，辐射部分和天线组件之间的一个或多个耦合，以及外护套和连接毂限定了允许其之间的轴向移动的柔性构造，以保持辐射部分和 远端构件。

公开(公告)号：US20190216536A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-18

申请号：US16366602

申请日：2019-03-27

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： DARION PETERSON ,  JOSEPH D. BRANNAN ,  KENLYN S. BONN ,  RICHARD W. WETZ ,  FRANCESCA ROSSETTO ,  IAN SMITH

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B90/50

CPC classification number: A61B18/1477 ,  A61B90/50 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/1869 ,  A61B2090/508

Abstract: An ablation probe fixation apparatus for securing an ablation probe to tissue includes a base having a top surface and a skin-contacting bottom surface, wherein the base includes an adhesive layer disposed on the skin-contacting bottom surface. The fixation apparatus also includes a fixation member coupled to the top surface of the base. The base and the fixation member include an aperture defined therein for insertion of the ablation probe therethrough.

公开(公告)号：US20190083172A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US16193154

申请日：2018-11-16

Applicant: Covidien LP

Inventor： CASEY M. LADTKOW ,  JOSEPH D. BRANNAN

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B17/32

Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument is provided and includes a housing configured to connect to a source of bipolar electrosurgical energy and an electrode body coupled to the elongated housing. The electrode body includes an electrode face, first and second bipolar electrodes and a blade. The electrode face is formed on the distal end of the electrode body and includes a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis therethrough. The first and second electrodes have a leading edge and a trailing edge, are formed on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis and connect to opposed electrical potentials. The blade is positioned between the electrodes with at least a portion of the blade extending beyond the electrode face.

公开(公告)号：US20190000548A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US16113540

申请日：2018-08-27

Applicant: Covidien LP

Inventor： JOSEPH D. BRANNAN ,  KYLE R. RICK

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  H01Q9/16 ,  A61B18/00

Abstract: 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. A radiating portion is also included having an unbalanced dipole antenna including a proximal portion and a distal portion that are of different lengths. The proximal portion includes at least a portion of the inner conductor and the inner insulator and the distal portion includes a conductive member.

公开(公告)号：US20180360538A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-20

申请号：US15628376

申请日：2017-06-20

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： JOSEPH D. BRANNAN ,  ERIC W. LARSON

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B1/00

Abstract: A tubular member for a laparoscopic microwave ablation instrument includes a proximal portion, a distal portion, and an intermediate portion interposed between the proximal portion and the distal portion. A maximum outer diameter of the proximal portion is greater than or equal to a maximum outer diameter of the intermediate portion. The maximum outer diameter of the intermediate portion is greater than or equal to a maximum outer diameter of the distal portion. And the maximum outer diameter of the proximal portion is greater than the maximum outer diameter of the distal portion.

公开(公告)号：US20180235576A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15897803

申请日：2018-02-15

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： JOSEPH D. BRANNAN

IPC: A61B8/08 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/04

CPC classification number: A61B8/488 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/0841 ,  A61B8/085 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/4254 ,  A61B8/4477 ,  A61B8/485 ,  A61B8/5207 ,  A61B18/04 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2017/00128 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00648 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00738 ,  A61B2018/00845 ,  A61B2018/0088 ,  A61B2018/00904 ,  A61B2018/00994 ,  A61B2034/2063 ,  A61B2090/062 ,  A61B2090/378

Abstract: A method for ablation zone detection includes delivering microwave energy to tissue at a treatment location by way of an ablation device, delivering ultrasound energy to the tissue by way of an ultrasound device, receiving, from a plurality of respective portions of the tissue by way of the ultrasound device, a plurality of ultrasound return signals that are based on the delivered ultrasound energy, detecting, in the plurality of ultrasound return signals, a plurality of respective Doppler shifts that are based on the microwave energy delivered to the tissue, determining an ablation zone characteristic based on the plurality of Doppler shifts, and displaying, by way of a graphical user interface, an image representing at least a portion of the tissue and a representation of the ablation zone characteristic.

公开(公告)号：US20180221090A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-09

申请号：US15946076

申请日：2018-04-05

Applicant: Covidien LP

Inventor： JOSEPH D. BRANNAN

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/00

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.