Produits et services

Medical apparatus, namely, electronic tissue localization devices and parts and fittings therefor; medical apparatus, namely, wireless detectors for locating markers in target tissue; medical implants, namely, implantable tissue markers for marking tissue sites in medical procedures; medical implants, namely, implantable radar reflectors for use in medical diagnosis and treatment; medical apparatus, namely, electronic medical monitors for visually displaying tissue localization information; electronic medical instruments for localizing tissue; medical apparatus and instruments for use in wireless electrical emission to localize target tissue.

Produits et services

Medical apparatus, namely, electronic tissue localization devices and parts and fittings therefor; medical apparatus, namely, wireless detectors for locating markers in target tissue; medical implants, namely, implantable tissue markers for marking tissue sites in medical procedures; medical implants, namely, implantable radar reflectors for use in medical diagnosis and treatment; medical apparatus, namely, electronic medical monitors for visually displaying tissue localization information; electronic medical instruments for localizing tissue; medical apparatus and instruments for use in wireless electrical emission to localize target tissue

Produits et services

Medical apparatus, namely, electronic tissue localization devices and parts and fittings therefor; medical apparatus, namely, wireless detectors for locating and imaging markers in target tissue; medical implants, namely, implantable tissue markers for marking tissue sites in medical procedures; medical implants, namely, implantable radar reflectors for use in medical diagnosis and treatment; medical apparatus, namely, electronic medical monitors for visually displaying images and tissue localization information; electronic medical instruments for localizing tissue; medical apparatus and instruments for use in wireless electrical emission to localize target tissue. Printed materials, namely, brochures, circulars, informational sheets, flyers and bulletins, leaflets, posters, and newsletters, all in the field of surgery and medicine.

Produits et services

Medical apparatus, namely, electronic tissue localization devices and parts and fittings therefor; medical apparatus, namely, wireless detectors for locating and imaging markers in target tissue; medical implants, namely, implantable tissue markers for marking tissue sites in medical procedures; medical implants, namely, implantable radar reflectors for use in medical diagnosis and treatment; medical apparatus, namely, electronic medical monitors for visually displaying images and tissue localization information; electronic medical instruments for localizing tissue; medical apparatus and instruments for use in wireless electrical emission to localize target tissue. Printed materials, namely, brochures, circulars, informational sheets, flyers and bulletins, leaflets, posters, and newsletters, all in the field of surgery and medicine.

Produits et services

Medical apparatus, namely, electronic tissue localization devices and parts and fittings therefor; medical apparatus, namely, wireless detectors for locating markers in target tissue; medical implants, namely, implantable tissue markers for marking tissue sites in medical procedures; medical implants, namely, implantable radar reflectors for use in medical diagnosis and treatment; medical apparatus, namely, electronic medical monitors for visually displaying tissue localization information; electronic medical instruments for localizing tissue; medical apparatus and instruments for use in wireless electrical emission to localize target tissue.

Abrégé

Devices, systems, and methods used to deploy a localization device into a target lesion are disclosed. The system includes a delivery device configurable in a ready-to-deploy state and a deployed state. When the delivery device is in the ready-to-deploy state, biased engagement members are engaged with proximal detents of a handle of the delivery device. When the delivery device is in the deployed state, the biased engagement members are engaged with distal detents. The delivery device is transitioned from the ready-to-deploy state to the deployed state by distal displacement of a plunger relative to the handle. The localization device is deployed from a cannula of the delivery device into the target lesion when the delivery device transitions from the ready-to-deploy state to the deployed state.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 10/02 - Instruments pour prélever des échantillons cellulaires ou pour la biopsie

Abrégé

Devices, systems, and methods used to deploy a localization device into a target lesion are disclosed. The system includes a delivery device configurable in a ready-to-deploy state and a deployed state. When the delivery device is in the ready-to-deploy state, biased engagement members are engaged with proximal detents of a handle of the delivery device. When the delivery device is in the deployed state, the biased engagement members are engaged with distal detents. The delivery device is transitioned from the ready-to-deploy state to the deployed state by distal displacement of a plunger relative to the handle. The localization device is deployed from a cannula of the delivery device into the target lesion when the delivery device transitions from the ready-to-deploy state to the deployed state.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 10/02 - Instruments pour prélever des échantillons cellulaires ou pour la biopsie
• A61B 17/34 - Trocarts; Aiguilles à ponction

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localization of a needle within a patient's body using markers. In an exemplary embodiment, a probe includes a distal end for placement against a surface of the region and one or more antennas for transmitting electromagnetic signals into and receiving reflected signals from the region. A processor processes the modulated reflected signals at one or more of the surface locations to determine marker locations along the needle and generate a three-dimensional model of the body region and needle.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localization of a needle within a patient's body using markers. In an exemplary embodiment, a probe includes a distal end for placement against a surface of the region and one or more antennas for transmitting electromagnetic signals into and receiving reflected signals from the region. A processor processes the modulated reflected signals at one or more of the surface locations to determine marker locations along the needle and generate a three-dimensional model of the body region and needle.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets

Abrégé

Systems and methods are provided for identifying and locating a plurality of reflector markers implanted within a target tissue region within a patient's body. A probe is provided that is activated to transmit electromagnetic signals into the patient's body, receive reflected signals from the patient's body, and in synchronization with transmitting the electromagnetic signals, deliver light pulses into the patient's body. The markers reflector tags modulate reflected signals from the respective markers based on orthogonal code sequences opening and closing respective switches of the markers to modulate the reflective properties of the markers. The probe processes the return signals to separate the reflected signals based at least in part on the code sequences to identify and locate each of the plurality of reflector tags substantially simultaneously.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• H01L 27/142 - Dispositifs de conversion d'énergie
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs

Abrégé

An impedance reflector apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for detecting a marker implanted within tissue that includes a switch for changing a configuration of an antenna of the marker. The apparatus includes a set of transmit electrodes coupled to a signal generator for transmitting a drive current into tissue to generate an electromagnetic field around the marker, a set of receive electrodes configured to detect voltage signals within the tissue corresponding to the electromagnetic field, and a light source for delivering light pulses into the body to open and close the switch to change the configuration of the antenna of the marker. A processor coupled to the receive electrodes processes the detected voltage signals to identify changes in the electromagnetic field that are synchronized with the light pulses to determine whether the marker is operating properly.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The system may include one or more markers implantable within or around the target tissue region, and a probe for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals to detect the one or more markers. During use, the marker(s) are into a target tissue region, and the probe is placed against the patient's skin to detect and localize the marker(s). A tissue specimen, including the lesion and the marker(s), is then removed from the target tissue region based at least in part on the localization information from the probe.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 5/0507 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes térahertz
• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61B 8/08 - Détection de mouvements ou de changements organiques, p.ex. tumeurs, kystes, gonflements
• A61B 10/00 - Autres méthodes ou instruments pour le diagnostic, p.ex. pour le diagnostic de vaccination; Détermination du sexe; Détermination de la période d'ovulation; Instruments pour gratter la gorge
• A61B 17/34 - Trocarts; Aiguilles à ponction

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The system may include one or more markers implantable within or around the target tissue region, and a probe for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals to detect the one or more markers. During use, the marker(s) are into a target tissue region, and the probe is placed against the patient's skin to detect and localize the marker(s). A tissue specimen, including the lesion and the marker(s), is then removed from the target tissue region based at least in part on the localization information from the probe.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 5/0507 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes térahertz
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localization of a region within a patient's body using markers implanted within the region. In an exemplary embodiment, a probe includes a distal end for placement against a surface of the region; one or more antennas for transmitting electromagnetic signals into and receiving reflected signals from the region; a light source for delivering light pulses into the region whereupon the markers modulate reflected signals. A processor of the probe processes the modulated reflected signals at one or more of the surface locations to determine marker locations within the region to obtain a reference frame, determine distance values corresponding to distances from the respective markers to the distal end at each of the surface locations, and determine coordinates of the surface locations relative to the reference frame to generate a three dimensional model of the body region.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
• A61B 10/00 - Autres méthodes ou instruments pour le diagnostic, p.ex. pour le diagnostic de vaccination; Détermination du sexe; Détermination de la période d'ovulation; Instruments pour gratter la gorge

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localization of a region within a patient's body using markers implanted within the region. In an exemplary embodiment, a probe includes a distal end for placement against a surface of the region; one or more antennas for transmitting electromagnetic signals into and receiving reflected signals from the region; a light source for delivering light pulses into the region whereupon the markers modulate reflected signals. A processor of the probe processes the modulated reflected signals at one or more of the surface locations to determine marker locations within the region to obtain a reference frame, determine distance values corresponding to distances from the respective markers to the distal end at each of the surface locations, and determine coordinates of the surface locations relative to the reference frame to generate a three dimensional model of the body region.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 10/00 - Autres méthodes ou instruments pour le diagnostic, p.ex. pour le diagnostic de vaccination; Détermination du sexe; Détermination de la période d'ovulation; Instruments pour gratter la gorge
• A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localization of a region within a patient's body using markers implanted within the region. In an exemplary embodiment, a probe includes a distal end for placement against a surface of the region; one or more antennas for transmitting electromagnetic signals into and receiving reflected signals from the region; a light source for delivering light pulses into the region whereupon the markers modulate reflected signals. A processor of the probe processes the modulated reflected signals at one or more of the surface locations to determine marker locations within the region to obtain a reference frame, determine distance values corresponding to distances from the respective markers to the distal end at each of the surface locations, and determine coordinates of the surface locations relative to the reference frame to generate a three dimensional model of the body region.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
• G01S 13/02 - Systèmes utilisant la réflexion d'ondes radio, p.ex. systèmes du type radar primaire; Systèmes analogues
• G01S 13/08 - Systèmes pour mesurer la distance uniquement

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localization of a region within a patient's body using markers implanted within the region. In an exemplary embodiment, a probe includes a distal end for placement against a surface of the region; one or more antennas for transmitting electromagnetic signals into and receiving reflected signals from the region; a light source for delivering light pulses into the region whereupon the markers modulate reflected signals. A processor of the probe processes the modulated reflected signals at one or more of the surface locations to determine marker locations within the region to obtain a reference frame, determine distance values corresponding to distances from the respective markers to the distal end at each of the surface locations, and determine coordinates of the surface locations relative to the reference frame to generate a three dimensional model of the body region.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus

Abrégé

Markers and related systems and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The marker includes one or more photosensitive diodes for transforming light pulses striking the marker into electrical energy, one or more antennas, and a switch coupled to the photodiodes and antennas such that the light pulses cause the switch to open and close and modulate radar signals reflected by the marker back to a source of the signals. The antenna(s) may include one or more wire elements extending from a housing, one or more antenna elements printed on a substrate, or one or more chip antennas. Optionally, the marker may include a processor coupled to the photodiodes for identifying signals in the light pulses or one or more coatings or filters to allow selective activation of the marker.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• H01Q 1/27 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les corps mobiles
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• H01L 23/60 - Protection contre les charges ou les décharges électrostatiques, p.ex. écrans Faraday
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs
• G01S 7/35 - DÉTERMINATION DE LA DIRECTION PAR RADIO; RADIO-NAVIGATION; DÉTERMINATION DE LA DISTANCE OU DE LA VITESSE EN UTILISANT DES ONDES RADIO; LOCALISATION OU DÉTECTION DE LA PRÉSENCE EN UTILISANT LA RÉFLEXION OU LA RERADIATION D'ONDES RADIO; DISPOSITIONS ANALOGUES UTILISANT D'AUTRES ONDES - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe - Détails de systèmes non impulsionnels
• G01S 13/88 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• H01Q 1/00 - ANTENNES, c. à d. ANTENNES RADIO - Détails de dispositifs associés aux antennes
• G01S 13/75 - Systèmes utilisant la reradiation d'ondes radio, p.ex. du type radar secondaire; Systèmes analogues utilisant des transpondeurs alimentés par les ondes reçues, p.ex. utilisant des transpondeurs passifs
• H01Q 9/16 - Antennes résonnantes avec alimentation intermédiaire entre les extrémités de l'antenne, p.ex. dipôle alimenté par le centre
• H01Q 1/22 - Supports; Moyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
• G01S 13/84 - Systèmes utilisant la reradiation d'ondes radio, p.ex. du type radar secondaire; Systèmes analogues dans lesquels des signaux de type continu sont transmis pour la détermination de distance par mesure de phase
• H01Q 15/02 - Dispositifs de réfraction ou diffraction, p.ex. lentille, prisme
• G01S 7/41 - DÉTERMINATION DE LA DIRECTION PAR RADIO; RADIO-NAVIGATION; DÉTERMINATION DE LA DISTANCE OU DE LA VITESSE EN UTILISANT DES ONDES RADIO; LOCALISATION OU DÉTECTION DE LA PRÉSENCE EN UTILISANT LA RÉFLEXION OU LA RERADIATION D'ONDES RADIO; DISPOSITIONS ANALOGUES UTILISANT D'AUTRES ONDES - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe utilisant l'analyse du signal d'écho pour la caractérisation de la cible; Signature de cible; Surface équivalente de cible
• H01Q 1/38 - Forme structurale pour éléments rayonnants, p.ex. cône, spirale, parapluie formés par une couche conductrice sur un support isolant
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
• H01Q 9/28 - Antennes résonnantes avec alimentation intermédiaire entre les extrémités de l'antenne, p.ex. dipôle alimenté par le centre Éléments comportant deux surfaces coniques ayant le même axe et opposées par leurs sommets et alimentés par des lignes de transmission à deux conducteurs
• H01Q 9/26 - Antennes résonnantes avec alimentation intermédiaire entre les extrémités de l'antenne, p.ex. dipôle alimenté par le centre avec élément replié ou éléments repliés, les parties repliées étant espacées l'une de l'autre d'une petite fraction de la longueur d'onde émise
• H01L 23/00 - DISPOSITIFS À SEMI-CONDUCTEURS NON COUVERTS PAR LA CLASSE - Détails de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide
• H01L 23/48 - Dispositions pour conduire le courant électrique vers le ou hors du corps à l'état solide pendant son fonctionnement, p.ex. fils de connexion ou bornes
• G01S 7/02 - DÉTERMINATION DE LA DIRECTION PAR RADIO; RADIO-NAVIGATION; DÉTERMINATION DE LA DISTANCE OU DE LA VITESSE EN UTILISANT DES ONDES RADIO; LOCALISATION OU DÉTECTION DE LA PRÉSENCE EN UTILISANT LA RÉFLEXION OU LA RERADIATION D'ONDES RADIO; DISPOSITIONS ANALOGUES UTILISANT D'AUTRES ONDES - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe
• G01S 13/36 - Systèmes pour mesurer la distance uniquement utilisant la transmission d'ondes continues, soit modulées en amplitude, en fréquence ou en phase, soit non modulées avec comparaison en phase du signal reçu avec le signal transmis au même moment

Abrégé

Probes and related systems and methods are provided for localizing markers implanted within a patient's body. The probe includes an antenna assembly adjacent a distal end thereof including a ceramic base including a planar distal surface and four proximal surfaces extending at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the probe to define a generally pyramidal shape. The base includes antenna elements on the proximal surfaces and radial slots between adjacent proximal surfaces to substantially isolate the antenna elements from one another. A controller is coupled to the antenna elements for transmitting signals into a patient's body and receiving reflected signals reflected from a marker implanted within the patient's body to identify and/or localize the marker.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures

Abrégé

Probes and related systems and methods are provided for localizing markers implanted within a patient's body. The probe includes an antenna assembly adjacent a distal end thereof including a ceramic base including a planar distal surface and four proximal surfaces extending at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the probe to define a generally pyramidal shape. The base includes antenna elements on the proximal surfaces and radial slots between adjacent proximal surfaces to substantially isolate the antenna elements from one another. A controller is coupled to the antenna elements for transmitting signals into a patient's body and receiving reflected signals reflected from a marker implanted within the patient's body to identify and/or localize the marker.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• H01Q 1/22 - Supports; Moyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
• H01Q 1/36 - Forme structurale pour éléments rayonnants, p.ex. cône, spirale, parapluie

Abrégé

Probes and related systems and methods are provided for localizing markers implanted within a patient's body. The probe includes an antenna assembly adjacent a distal end thereof including a ceramic base including a planar distal surface and four proximal surfaces extending at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the probe to define a generally pyramidal shape. The base includes antenna elements on the proximal surfaces and radial slots between adjacent proximal surfaces to substantially isolate the antenna elements from one another. A controller is coupled to the antenna elements for transmitting signals into a patient's body and receiving reflected signals reflected from a marker implanted within the patient's body to identify and/or localize the marker.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus

Abrégé

Markers, microwave probes, and related systems and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The marker includes an energy converter e.g., one or more photodiodes, for transforming energy pulses striking the marker into electrical energy, a switch, e.g., FET, coupled to the photodiodes such that light from a probe cause the switch to open and close. A pair of antenna wires are coupled to the switch to provide an antenna, the switch configured to open and close when light strikes the photodiodes to modulate signals from the probe reflected by the antenna back to the probe to identify the location of the marker. The marker also includes an electro static discharge (ESD) protection device coupled to the switch to provide protection against an electrostatic discharge event.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• H01L 23/60 - Protection contre les charges ou les décharges électrostatiques, p.ex. écrans Faraday
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs
• H01L 25/16 - Ensembles consistant en une pluralité de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide les dispositifs étant de types couverts par plusieurs des groupes principaux , ou dans une seule sous-classe de , , p.ex. circuit hybrides
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre

Abrégé

Systems and methods are provided for identifying or locating a tag within a patient's body that include a probe that transmits synchronized electromagnetic signals, e.g., RF energy, and optical signals, e.g., infrared light pulses into the patient's body, whereupon the tag converts the optical signals into electrical energy to open and close a switch in the tag to modulate signals, e.g., backscatter signals, transmitted by the tag in response to the electromagnetic signals. For example, the tag may include photodiodes coupled to the switch that transforms the optical signals to alternately short the antenna to modulate the backscatter signals. Alternatively, the tag may include a smart circuit that harvests electrical energy from the optical signals to power the smart circuit and/or modulate the backscatter signals, e.g., to include data related to the tag and/or alternate the tag between an information mode and a distance mode.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs
• A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
• A61B 5/0507 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes térahertz
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre

Abrégé

Markers and related systems and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The marker includes one or more photosensitive diodes for transforming light pulses striking the marker into electrical energy, one or more antennas, and a switch coupled to the photodiodes and antennas such that the light pulses cause the switch to open and close and modulate radar signals reflected by the marker back to a source of the signals. The antenna(s) may include one or more wire elements extending from a housing, one or more antenna elements printed on a substrate, or one or more chip antennas. Optionally, the marker may include a processor coupled to the photodiodes for identifying signals in the light pulses or one or more coatings or filters to allow selective activation of the marker.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• H01L 25/16 - Ensembles consistant en une pluralité de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide les dispositifs étant de types couverts par plusieurs des groupes principaux , ou dans une seule sous-classe de , , p.ex. circuit hybrides
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs
• H01L 23/60 - Protection contre les charges ou les décharges électrostatiques, p.ex. écrans Faraday
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
• A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
• A61B 34/30 - Robots chirurgicaux
• H01L 23/00 - DISPOSITIFS À SEMI-CONDUCTEURS NON COUVERTS PAR LA CLASSE - Détails de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide

Abrégé

Systems and methods are provided for identifying and locating a plurality of reflector markers implanted within a target tissue region within a patient's body. A probe is provided that is activated to transmit electromagnetic signals into the patient's body, receive reflected signals from the patient's body, and in synchronization with transmitting the electromagnetic signals, deliver light pulses into the patient's body. The markers reflector tags modulate reflected signals from the respective markers based on orthogonal code sequences opening and closing respective switches of the markers to modulate the reflective properties of the markers. The probe processes the return signals to separate the reflected signals based at least in part on the code sequences to identify and locate each of the plurality of reflector tags substantially simultaneously.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 17/34 - Trocarts; Aiguilles à ponction
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 10/00 - Autres méthodes ou instruments pour le diagnostic, p.ex. pour le diagnostic de vaccination; Détermination du sexe; Détermination de la période d'ovulation; Instruments pour gratter la gorge

Abrégé

Systems and methods are provided for identifying and locating a plurality of reflector markers implanted within a target tissue region within a patient's body. A probe is provided that is activated to transmit electromagnetic signals into the patient's body, receive reflected signals from the patient's body, and in synchronization with transmitting the electromagnetic signals, deliver light pulses into the patient's body. The markers reflector tags modulate reflected signals from the respective markers based on orthogonal code sequences opening and closing respective switches of the markers to modulate the reflective properties of the markers. The probe processes the return signals to separate the reflected signals based at least in part on the code sequences to identify and locate each of the plurality of reflector tags substantially simultaneously.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• H01L 27/142 - Dispositifs de conversion d'énergie
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs

Abrégé

Systems and methods are provided for identifying and locating a plurality of reflector markers implanted within a target tissue region within a patient's body. A probe is provided that is activated to transmit electromagnetic signals into the patient's body, receive reflected signals from the patient's body, and in synchronization with transmitting the electromagnetic signals, deliver light pulses into the patient's body. The markers reflector tags modulate reflected signals from the respective markers based on orthogonal code sequences opening and closing respective switches of the markers to modulate the reflective properties of the markers. The probe processes the return signals to separate the reflected signals based at least in part on the code sequences to identify and locate each of the plurality of reflector tags substantially simultaneously.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 17/34 - Trocarts; Aiguilles à ponction
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 10/00 - Autres méthodes ou instruments pour le diagnostic, p.ex. pour le diagnostic de vaccination; Détermination du sexe; Détermination de la période d'ovulation; Instruments pour gratter la gorge

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The system includes a microwave antenna probe for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals to detect one or more markers that are implanted within or around the target tissue region. During use, the marker(s) are implanted into a target tissue region, and the microwave antenna probe is placed against the patient's skin to transmit a signal to the marker(s) and to receive the reflected signal from the marker(s) in order to determine the location of the marker(s). A tissue specimen, including the lesion and the marker(s), is then removed from the target tissue region based at least in part on the location information from the microwave antenna probe.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61B 5/0507 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes térahertz
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre

Produits et services

Medical apparatus, namely, electronic tissue localization devices and parts and fittings therefor; medical apparatus, namely, wireless detectors for locating markers in target tissue; medical implants, namely, implantable tissue markers for marking tissue sites in medical procedures; medical implants, namely, implantable radar reflectors for use in medical diagnosis and treatment; medical apparatus, namely, electronic medical monitors for visually displaying tissue localization information; electronic medical instruments for localizing tissue; medical apparatus and instruments for use in wireless electrical emission to localize target tissue

Abrégé

An impedance reflector apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for detecting a marker implanted within tissue that includes a switch for changing a configuration of an antenna of the marker. The apparatus includes a set of transmit electrodes coupled to a signal generator for transmitting a drive current into tissue to generate an electromagnetic field around the marker, a set of receive electrodes configured to detect voltage signals within the tissue corresponding to the electromagnetic field, and a light source for delivering light pulses into the body to open and close the switch to change the configuration of the antenna of the marker. A processor coupled to the receive electrodes processes the detected voltage signals to identify changes in the electromagnetic field that are synchronized with the light pulses to determine whether the marker is operating properly.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
• A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale

Abrégé

An impedance reflector apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for detecting a marker implanted within tissue that includes a switch for changing a configuration of an antenna of the marker. The apparatus includes a set of transmit electrodes coupled to a signal generator for transmitting a drive current into tissue to generate an electromagnetic field around the marker, a set of receive electrodes configured to detect voltage signals within the tissue corresponding to the electromagnetic field, and a light source for delivering light pulses into the body to open and close the switch to change the configuration of the antenna of the marker. A processor coupled to the receive electrodes processes the detected voltage signals to identify changes in the electromagnetic field that are synchronized with the light pulses to determine whether the marker is operating properly.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures

Abrégé

An impedance reflector apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for detecting a marker implanted within tissue that includes a switch for changing a configuration of an antenna of the marker. The apparatus includes a set of transmit electrodes coupled to a signal generator for transmitting a drive current into tissue to generate an electromagnetic field around the marker, a set of receive electrodes configured to detect voltage signals within the tissue corresponding to the electromagnetic field, and a light source for delivering light pulses into the body to open and close the switch to change the configuration of the antenna of the marker. A processor coupled to the receive electrodes processes the detected voltage signals to identify changes in the electromagnetic field that are synchronized with the light pulses to determine whether the marker is operating properly.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures

Abrégé

Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules

Abrégé

Systems and methods are provided for identifying or locating a tag within a patient's body that include a probe that transmits synchronized electromagnetic signals, e.g., RF energy, and optical signals, e.g., infrared light pulses into the patient's body, whereupon the tag converts the optical signals into electrical energy to open and close a switch in the tag to modulate signals, e.g., backscatter signals, transmitted by the tag in response to the electromagnetic signals. For example, the tag may include photodiodes coupled to the switch that transforms the optical signals to alternately short the antenna to modulate the backscatter signals. Alternatively, the tag may include a smart circuit that harvests electrical energy from the optical signals to power the smart circuit and/or modulate the backscatter signals, e.g., to include data related to the tag and/or alternate the tag between an information mode and a distance mode.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs
• G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers

Abrégé

Markers and related systems and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The marker includes one or more photosensitive diodes for transforming light pulses striking the marker into electrical energy, one or more antennas, and a switch coupled to the photodiodes and antennas such that the light pulses cause the switch to open and close and modulate radar signals reflected by the marker back to a source of the signals. The antenna(s) may include one or more wire elements extending from a housing, one or more antenna elements printed on a substrate, or one or more chip antennas. Optionally, the marker may include a processor coupled to the photodiodes for identifying signals in the light pulses or one or more coatings or filters to allow selective activation of the marker.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• H01Q 1/27 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les corps mobiles
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• H01L 23/60 - Protection contre les charges ou les décharges électrostatiques, p.ex. écrans Faraday
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs
• G01S 7/35 - DÉTERMINATION DE LA DIRECTION PAR RADIO; RADIO-NAVIGATION; DÉTERMINATION DE LA DISTANCE OU DE LA VITESSE EN UTILISANT DES ONDES RADIO; LOCALISATION OU DÉTECTION DE LA PRÉSENCE EN UTILISANT LA RÉFLEXION OU LA RERADIATION D'ONDES RADIO; DISPOSITIONS ANALOGUES UTILISANT D'AUTRES ONDES - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe - Détails de systèmes non impulsionnels
• G01S 13/88 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• H01Q 1/00 - ANTENNES, c. à d. ANTENNES RADIO - Détails de dispositifs associés aux antennes
• G01S 13/75 - Systèmes utilisant la reradiation d'ondes radio, p.ex. du type radar secondaire; Systèmes analogues utilisant des transpondeurs alimentés par les ondes reçues, p.ex. utilisant des transpondeurs passifs
• H01Q 9/16 - Antennes résonnantes avec alimentation intermédiaire entre les extrémités de l'antenne, p.ex. dipôle alimenté par le centre
• H01Q 1/22 - Supports; Moyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
• G01S 13/84 - Systèmes utilisant la reradiation d'ondes radio, p.ex. du type radar secondaire; Systèmes analogues dans lesquels des signaux de type continu sont transmis pour la détermination de distance par mesure de phase
• H01Q 15/02 - Dispositifs de réfraction ou diffraction, p.ex. lentille, prisme
• G01S 7/41 - DÉTERMINATION DE LA DIRECTION PAR RADIO; RADIO-NAVIGATION; DÉTERMINATION DE LA DISTANCE OU DE LA VITESSE EN UTILISANT DES ONDES RADIO; LOCALISATION OU DÉTECTION DE LA PRÉSENCE EN UTILISANT LA RÉFLEXION OU LA RERADIATION D'ONDES RADIO; DISPOSITIONS ANALOGUES UTILISANT D'AUTRES ONDES - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe utilisant l'analyse du signal d'écho pour la caractérisation de la cible; Signature de cible; Surface équivalente de cible
• H01Q 1/38 - Forme structurale pour éléments rayonnants, p.ex. cône, spirale, parapluie formés par une couche conductrice sur un support isolant
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
• G01S 7/02 - DÉTERMINATION DE LA DIRECTION PAR RADIO; RADIO-NAVIGATION; DÉTERMINATION DE LA DISTANCE OU DE LA VITESSE EN UTILISANT DES ONDES RADIO; LOCALISATION OU DÉTECTION DE LA PRÉSENCE EN UTILISANT LA RÉFLEXION OU LA RERADIATION D'ONDES RADIO; DISPOSITIONS ANALOGUES UTILISANT D'AUTRES ONDES - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe
• H01Q 9/28 - Antennes résonnantes avec alimentation intermédiaire entre les extrémités de l'antenne, p.ex. dipôle alimenté par le centre Éléments comportant deux surfaces coniques ayant le même axe et opposées par leurs sommets et alimentés par des lignes de transmission à deux conducteurs
• H01Q 9/26 - Antennes résonnantes avec alimentation intermédiaire entre les extrémités de l'antenne, p.ex. dipôle alimenté par le centre avec élément replié ou éléments repliés, les parties repliées étant espacées l'une de l'autre d'une petite fraction de la longueur d'onde émise
• H01L 23/00 - DISPOSITIFS À SEMI-CONDUCTEURS NON COUVERTS PAR LA CLASSE - Détails de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide
• H01L 23/48 - Dispositions pour conduire le courant électrique vers le ou hors du corps à l'état solide pendant son fonctionnement, p.ex. fils de connexion ou bornes
• G01S 13/36 - Systèmes pour mesurer la distance uniquement utilisant la transmission d'ondes continues, soit modulées en amplitude, en fréquence ou en phase, soit non modulées avec comparaison en phase du signal reçu avec le signal transmis au même moment

Abrégé

Markers and related systems and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The marker includes one or more photosensitive diodes for transforming light pulses striking the marker into electrical energy, one or more antennas, and a switch coupled to the photodiodes and antennas such that the light pulses cause the switch to open and close and modulate radar signals reflected by the marker back to a source of the signals. The antenna(s) may include one or more wire elements extending from a housing, one or more antenna elements printed on a substrate, or one or more chip antennas. Optionally, the marker may include a processor coupled to the photodiodes for identifying signals in the light pulses or one or more coatings or filters to allow selective activation of the marker.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• G01S 7/02 - DÉTERMINATION DE LA DIRECTION PAR RADIO; RADIO-NAVIGATION; DÉTERMINATION DE LA DISTANCE OU DE LA VITESSE EN UTILISANT DES ONDES RADIO; LOCALISATION OU DÉTECTION DE LA PRÉSENCE EN UTILISANT LA RÉFLEXION OU LA RERADIATION D'ONDES RADIO; DISPOSITIONS ANALOGUES UTILISANT D'AUTRES ONDES - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe
• G01S 13/32 - Systèmes pour mesurer la distance uniquement utilisant la transmission d'ondes continues, soit modulées en amplitude, en fréquence ou en phase, soit non modulées
• H01Q 15/00 - Dispositifs pour la réflexion, la réfraction, la diffraction ou la polarisation des ondes rayonnées par une antenne, p.ex. dispositifs quasi optiques
• G01S 7/41 - DÉTERMINATION DE LA DIRECTION PAR RADIO; RADIO-NAVIGATION; DÉTERMINATION DE LA DISTANCE OU DE LA VITESSE EN UTILISANT DES ONDES RADIO; LOCALISATION OU DÉTECTION DE LA PRÉSENCE EN UTILISANT LA RÉFLEXION OU LA RERADIATION D'ONDES RADIO; DISPOSITIONS ANALOGUES UTILISANT D'AUTRES ONDES - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe utilisant l'analyse du signal d'écho pour la caractérisation de la cible; Signature de cible; Surface équivalente de cible

Abrégé

Systems and methods are provided for identifying or locating a tag within a patient's body that include a probe that transmits synchronized electromagnetic signals, e.g., RF energy, and optical signals, e.g., infrared light pulses into the patient's body, whereupon the tag converts the optical signals into electrical energy to open and close a switch in the tag to modulate signals, e.g., backscatter signals, transmitted by the tag in response to the electromagnetic signals. For example, the tag may include photodiodes coupled to the switch that transforms the optical signals to alternately short the antenna to modulate the backscatter signals. Alternatively, the tag may include a smart circuit that harvests electrical energy from the optical signals to power the smart circuit and/or modulate the backscatter signals, e.g., to include data related to the tag and/or alternate the tag between an information mode and a distance mode.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
• A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre

Abrégé

Markers and related systems and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The marker includes one or more photosensitive diodes for transforming light pulses striking the marker into electrical energy, one or more antennas, and a switch coupled to the photodiodes and antennas such that the light pulses cause the switch to open and close and modulate radar signals reflected by the marker back to a source of the signals. The antenna(s) may include one or more wire elements extending from a housing, one or more antenna elements printed on a substrate, or one or more chip antennas. Optionally, the marker may include a processor coupled to the photodiodes for identifying signals in the light pulses or one or more coatings or filters to allow selective activation of the marker.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• G01S 13/84 - Systèmes utilisant la reradiation d'ondes radio, p.ex. du type radar secondaire; Systèmes analogues dans lesquels des signaux de type continu sont transmis pour la détermination de distance par mesure de phase
• G01S 7/41 - DÉTERMINATION DE LA DIRECTION PAR RADIO; RADIO-NAVIGATION; DÉTERMINATION DE LA DISTANCE OU DE LA VITESSE EN UTILISANT DES ONDES RADIO; LOCALISATION OU DÉTECTION DE LA PRÉSENCE EN UTILISANT LA RÉFLEXION OU LA RERADIATION D'ONDES RADIO; DISPOSITIONS ANALOGUES UTILISANT D'AUTRES ONDES - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe utilisant l'analyse du signal d'écho pour la caractérisation de la cible; Signature de cible; Surface équivalente de cible
• G01S 13/75 - Systèmes utilisant la reradiation d'ondes radio, p.ex. du type radar secondaire; Systèmes analogues utilisant des transpondeurs alimentés par les ondes reçues, p.ex. utilisant des transpondeurs passifs
• H01Q 15/00 - Dispositifs pour la réflexion, la réfraction, la diffraction ou la polarisation des ondes rayonnées par une antenne, p.ex. dispositifs quasi optiques
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
• G01S 7/35 - DÉTERMINATION DE LA DIRECTION PAR RADIO; RADIO-NAVIGATION; DÉTERMINATION DE LA DISTANCE OU DE LA VITESSE EN UTILISANT DES ONDES RADIO; LOCALISATION OU DÉTECTION DE LA PRÉSENCE EN UTILISANT LA RÉFLEXION OU LA RERADIATION D'ONDES RADIO; DISPOSITIONS ANALOGUES UTILISANT D'AUTRES ONDES - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe - Détails de systèmes non impulsionnels
• H01Q 1/22 - Supports; Moyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
• H01Q 19/24 - Combinaisons d'éléments actifs primaires d'antennes avec des dispositifs secondaires, p.ex. avec des dispositifs quasi optiques, pour donner à une antenne une caractéristique directionnelle désirée utilisant un dispositif secondaire constitué par un seul élément conducteur sensiblement rectiligne l'élément actif primaire étant alimenté par son centre et sensiblement rectiligne, p.ex. antenne H

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The system includes a microwave antenna probe for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals to detect one or more markers that are implanted within or around the target tissue region. During use, the marker(s) are implanted into a target tissue region, and the microwave antenna probe is placed against the patient's skin to transmit a signal to the marker(s) and to receive the reflected signal from the marker(s) in order to determine the location of the marker(s). A tissue specimen, including the lesion and the marker(s), is then removed from the target tissue region based at least in part on the location information from the microwave antenna probe.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre

Produits et services

Educational, marketing and communications printed materials for the use of others, namely, brochures, booklets, and teaching materials in the field of marketing and communications and in the field of cancer treatment Training in the use of medical devices used in surgery for the treatment of cancer for radiologists, surgeons and allied health care professionals and printed materials distributed in connection therewith; Continued medical education training courses for radiologists, surgeons and allied health care professionals and printed materials distributed in connection therewith; Training in the field of medical billing and coding and printed materials distributed in connection therewith

Abrégé

Markers and related systems and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The marker includes one or more photosensitive diodes for transforming light pulses striking the marker into electrical energy, one or more antennas, and a switch coupled to the photodiodes and antennas such that the light pulses cause the switch to open and close and modulate radar signals reflected by the marker back to a source of the signals. The antenna(s) may include one or more wire elements extending from a housing, one or more antenna elements printed on a substrate, or one or more chip antennas. Optionally, the marker may include a processor coupled to the photodiodes for identifying signals in the light pulses or one or more coatings or filters to allow selective activation of the marker.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs
• H01L 23/60 - Protection contre les charges ou les décharges électrostatiques, p.ex. écrans Faraday
• H01L 25/16 - Ensembles consistant en une pluralité de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide les dispositifs étant de types couverts par plusieurs des groupes principaux , ou dans une seule sous-classe de , , p.ex. circuit hybrides
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
• A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
• A61B 34/30 - Robots chirurgicaux
• H01L 23/00 - DISPOSITIFS À SEMI-CONDUCTEURS NON COUVERTS PAR LA CLASSE - Détails de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide

Abrégé

Markers and related systems and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The marker includes one or more photosensitive diodes for transforming light pulses striking the marker into electrical energy, one or more antennas, and a switch coupled to the photodiodes and antennas such that the light pulses cause the switch to open and close and modulate radar signals reflected by the marker back to a source of the signals. The antenna(s) may include one or more wire elements extending from a housing, one or more antenna elements printed on a substrate, or one or more chip antennas. Optionally, the marker may include a processor coupled to the photodiodes for identifying signals in the light pulses or one or more coatings or filters to allow selective activation of the marker.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets

Abrégé

Markers and related systems and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The marker includes one or more photosensitive diodes for transforming light pulses striking the marker into electrical energy, one or more antennas, and a switch coupled to the photodiodes and antennas such that the light pulses cause the switch to open and close and modulate radar signals reflected by the marker back to a source of the signals. The antenna(s) may include one or more wire elements extending from a housing, one or more antenna elements printed on a substrate, or one or more chip antennas. Optionally, the marker may include a processor coupled to the photodiodes for identifying signals in the light pulses or one or more coatings or filters to allow selective activation of the marker.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets

Abrégé

Markers, probes, and related systems and methods are provided for localizing locations within a patient's body, e.g., a lesion within a breast. The marker includes an energy converter e.g., one or more photodiodes, for transforming light energy striking the marker into electrical energy, a storage device coupled to the energy converter for storing the electrical energy, a threshold element that closes a switch when the electrical energy reaches a predetermined threshold to discharge the electrical energy and cause the antenna to transmit a radio frequency (RF) signal. The system includes a probe that transmits light into the patient's body and a processor that correlate the frequency of the RF signals to a distance from the probe to the marker.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures

Abrégé

Markers, probes, and related systems and methods are provided for localizing locations within a patient's body, e.g., a lesion within a breast. The marker includes an energy converter e.g., one or more photodiodes, for transforming light energy striking the marker into electrical energy, a storage device coupled to the energy converter for storing the electrical energy, a threshold element that closes a switch when the electrical energy reaches a predetermined threshold to discharge the electrical energy and cause the antenna to transmit a radio frequency (RF) signal. The system includes a probe that transmits light into the patient's body and a processor that correlate the frequency of the RF signals to a distance from the probe to the marker.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures

Abrégé

Markers, probes, and related systems and methods are provided for localizing locations within a patient's body, e.g., a lesion within a breast. The marker includes an energy converter e.g., one or more photodiodes, for transforming light energy striking the marker into electrical energy, a storage device coupled to the energy converter for storing the electrical energy, a threshold element that closes a switch when the electrical energy reaches a predetermined threshold to discharge the electrical energy and cause the antenna to transmit a radio frequency (RF) signal. The system includes a probe that transmits light into the patient's body and a processor that correlate the frequency of the RF signals to a distance from the probe to the marker.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale

Produits et services

Medical device that utilizes radar technology to localize and improve surgical accuracy in the treatment of cancer

Produits et services

Medical device that utilizes radar technology to localize and improve surgical accuracy in the treatment of cancer

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The system may include one or more markers implantable within or around the target tissue region, and a probe for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals to detect the one or more markers. During use, the marker(s) are into a target tissue region, and the probe is placed against the patient's skin to detect and localize the marker(s). A tissue specimen, including the lesion and the marker(s), is then removed from the target tissue region based at least in part on the localization information from the probe.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 17/34 - Trocarts; Aiguilles à ponction
• A61B 8/08 - Détection de mouvements ou de changements organiques, p.ex. tumeurs, kystes, gonflements
• A61B 10/00 - Autres méthodes ou instruments pour le diagnostic, p.ex. pour le diagnostic de vaccination; Détermination du sexe; Détermination de la période d'ovulation; Instruments pour gratter la gorge
• A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61B 5/0507 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes térahertz
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre

Abrégé

Markers, microwave probes, and related systems and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The marker includes an energy converter e.g., one or more photodiodes, for transforming energy pulses striking the marker into electrical energy, a switch, e.g., FET, coupled to the photodiodes such that light from a probe cause the switch to open and close. A pair of antenna wires are coupled to the switch to provide an antenna, the switch configured to open and close when light strikes the photodiodes to modulate signals from the probe reflected by the antenna back to the probe to identify the location of the marker. The marker also includes an electro static discharge (ESD) protection device coupled to the switch to provide protection against an electrostatic discharge event.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs
• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 6/12 - Dispositifs pour détecter ou localiser des corps étrangers
• H01L 23/60 - Protection contre les charges ou les décharges électrostatiques, p.ex. écrans Faraday

Abrégé

Markers, microwave probes, and related systems and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The marker includes an energy converter e.g., one or more photodiodes, for transforming energy pulses striking the marker into electrical energy, a switch, e.g., FET, coupled to the photodiodes such that light from a probe cause the switch to open and close. A pair of antenna wires are coupled to the switch to provide an antenna, the switch configured to open and close when light strikes the photodiodes to modulate signals from the probe reflected by the antenna back to the probe to identify the location of the marker. The marker also includes an electro static discharge (ESD) protection device coupled to the switch to provide protection against an electrostatic discharge event.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
• H01L 23/60 - Protection contre les charges ou les décharges électrostatiques, p.ex. écrans Faraday
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs

Produits et services

Medical devices, namely, a device for delivering radiation therapy to human tissue and parts and fittings therefor

Produits et services

Medical devices, namely, a device for delivering radiation therapy to human tissue and parts and fittings therefor

Abrégé

Markers, microwave probes, and related systems and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The marker includes an energy converter e.g., one or more photodiodes, for transforming energy pulses striking the marker into electrical energy, a switch, e.g., FET, coupled to the photodiodes such that light from a probe cause the switch to open and close. A pair of antenna wires are coupled to the switch to provide an antenna, the switch configured to open and close when light strikes the photodiodes to modulate signals from the probe reflected by the antenna back to the probe to identify the location of the marker. The marker also includes an electro static discharge (ESD) protection device coupled to the switch to provide protection against an electrostatic discharge event.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• H01L 23/60 - Protection contre les charges ou les décharges électrostatiques, p.ex. écrans Faraday
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs
• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre

Produits et services

Medical device that utilizes radar technology to localize and improve surgical accuracy in the treatment of cancer

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The system includes a microwave antenna probe for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals to detect one or more markers that are implanted within or around the target tissue region. During use, the marker(s) are implanted into a target tissue region, and the microwave antenna probe is placed against the patient's skin to transmit a signal to the marker(s) and to receive the reflected signal from the marker(s) in order to determine the location of the marker(s). A tissue specimen, including the lesion and the marker(s), is then removed from the target tissue region based at least in part on the location information from the microwave antenna probe.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The system includes a microwave antenna probe for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals to detect one or more markers that are implanted within or around the target tissue region. During use, the marker(s) are implanted into a target tissue region, and the microwave antenna probe is placed against the patient's skin to transmit a signal to the marker(s) and to receive the reflected signal from the marker(s) in order to determine the location of the marker(s). A tissue specimen, including the lesion and the marker(s), is then removed from the target tissue region based at least in part on the location information from the microwave antenna probe.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
• A61B 19/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires pour la chirurgie ou le diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, p.ex. pour stéréotaxie, opération aseptique, traitement de la luxation, protecteurs des bords des blessures(masques de protection du visage A41D 13/11; blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements pour malades A41D 13/12; dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps A61M 1/00)

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The system includes a microwave antenna probe for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals to detect one or more markers that are implanted within or around the target tissue region. During use, the marker(s) are implanted into a target tissue region, and the microwave antenna probe is placed against the patient's skin to transmit a signal to the marker(s) and to receive the reflected signal from the marker(s) in order to determine the location of the marker(s). A tissue specimen, including the lesion and the marker(s), is then removed from the target tissue region based at least in part on the location information from the microwave antenna probe.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/0507 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes térahertz
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p.ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p.ex. transpondeurs
• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The system may include one or more markers implantable within or around the target tissue region, and a probe for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals to detect the one or more markers. During use, the marker(s) are into a target tissue region, and the probe is placed against the patient's skin to detect and localize the marker(s). A tissue specimen, including the lesion and the marker(s), is then removed from the target tissue region based at least in part on the localization information from the probe.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre

Produits et services

Medical devices namely a device for delivering radiation therapy to human tissue and parts and fittings therefor.

Produits et services

Medical device that utilizes radar technology to localize and improve surgical accuracy in the treatment of cancer

Abrégé

Brachytherapy treatment apparatus are provided that include an elongate core member, a plurality of expandable catheters or other elongate members and a balloon or other expandable member on a distal portion adjacent the core member. Each catheter includes a distal end coupled to the core member distal end, a proximal end movable relative to the core member, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends for receiving a source of radiation therealong. The balloon is expandable independently of the catheters such that the balloon may be expanded after expanding the catheters, e.g., to facilitate imaging and/or dose planning. Optionally, a working channel may be provided for receiving an aspiration catheter or other instrument or at least one of the catheters may include an aspiration lumen and one or more ports, e.g., for aspirating material from a region surrounding the distal portion.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules

Abrégé

Brachytherapy treatment apparatus are provided that include an elongate core member, a plurality of expandable catheters or other elongate members and a balloon or other expandable member on a distal portion adjacent the core member. Each catheter includes a distal end coupled to the core member distal end, a proximal end movable relative to the core member, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends for receiving a source of radiation therealong. The balloon is expandable independently of the catheters such that the balloon may be expanded after expanding the catheters, e.g., to facilitate imaging and/or dose planning. Optionally, a working channel may be provided for receiving an aspiration catheter or other instrument or at least one of the catheters may include an aspiration lumen and one or more ports, e.g., for aspirating material from a region surrounding the distal portion.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules

Abrégé

Brachytherapy treatment apparatus are provided that include an elongate core member, a plurality of expandable catheters or other elongate members and a balloon or other expandable member on a distal portion adjacent the core member. Each catheter includes a distal end coupled to the core member distal end, a proximal end movable relative to the core member, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends for receiving a source of radiation therealong. The balloon is expandable independently of the catheters such that the balloon may be expanded after expanding the catheters, e.g., to facilitate imaging and/or dose planning. Optionally, a working channel may be provided for receiving an aspiration catheter or other instrument or at least one of the catheters may include an aspiration lumen and one or more ports, e.g., for aspirating material from a region surrounding the distal portion.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61M 36/04 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées pour introduire, p.ex. par inhalation ou par injection, un matériau radioactif dans le corps
• A61M 36/12 - Injecteurs, supports pour pastilles ou implants, p.ex. capsules
• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules
• A61M 25/10 - Cathéters à ballon

Abrégé

A brachytherapy treatment apparatus is provided that includes a center catheter including proximal and distal ends defining a central longitudinal axis therebetween, the center catheter including a bend between the proximal and distal ends. The apparatus includes a pair of expandable catheters including pathways extending between the proximal and distal ends thereof, the expandable catheter distal ends coupled to the distal end of the core member. An actuator is coupled to the expandable catheters adjacent expandable portions that is movable relative to the center catheter for moving the expandable portions between a collapsed configuration wherein the expandable portions extend substantially parallel to the center catheter and an expanded configuration wherein the expandable portions bow away from one another substantially within a curved plane aligned generally with a bend of to the center catheter. A balloon is provided adjacent the expandable portions and surrounding a portion of the catheters.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61M 36/04 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées pour introduire, p.ex. par inhalation ou par injection, un matériau radioactif dans le corps
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules
• A61M 25/01 - Introduction, guidage, avance, mise en place ou maintien en position des cathéters

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The system may include one or more markers implantable within or around the target tissue region, and a probe for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals to detect the one or more markers. During use, the marker(s) are into a target tissue region, and the probe is placed against the patient's skin to detect and localize the marker(s). A tissue specimen, including the lesion and the marker(s), is then removed from the target tissue region based at least in part on the localization information from the probe.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 6/12 - Dispositifs pour détecter ou localiser des corps étrangers
• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
• A61B 8/08 - Détection de mouvements ou de changements organiques, p.ex. tumeurs, kystes, gonflements
• A61B 19/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires pour la chirurgie ou le diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, p.ex. pour stéréotaxie, opération aseptique, traitement de la luxation, protecteurs des bords des blessures(masques de protection du visage A41D 13/11; blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements pour malades A41D 13/12; dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps A61M 1/00)
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets

Abrégé

Brachytherapy treatment apparatus are provided that include an elongate body including a core member and an outer member surrounding and movable relative to the core member. One or more helical catheters are provided on a distal portion of the elongate body, e.g., including distal ends coupled to the core member and proximal ends coupled to the outer member. The outer member is movable relative to the core member, e.g., axially and/or rotationally, to direct the helical catheters between a collapsed configuration for introduction through a tissue tract to a target location, e.g., a lumpectomy cavity, and an expanded configuration. Each helical catheter includes a lumen, and, after expansion to the expanded configuration, a source of radiation may be introduced along the helical catheters and/or a lumen of the core member for delivering radiation to the target location. Optionally, the apparatus may include a balloon surrounding or within the helical members.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/00 - Thérapie par radiations
• A61M 29/02 - Dilatateurs gonflables; Dilatateurs faits de matériaux dilatables
• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules
• A61M 25/10 - Cathéters à ballon

Abrégé

Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61M 36/12 - Injecteurs, supports pour pastilles ou implants, p.ex. capsules
• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The system may include one or more markers implantable within or around the target tissue region, and a probe for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals to detect the one or more markers. During use, the marker(s) are into a target tissue region, and the probe is placed against the patient's skin to detect and localize the marker(s). A tissue specimen, including the lesion and the marker(s), is then removed from the target tissue region based at least in part on the localization information from the probe.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
• A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
• A61B 19/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires pour la chirurgie ou le diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, p.ex. pour stéréotaxie, opération aseptique, traitement de la luxation, protecteurs des bords des blessures(masques de protection du visage A41D 13/11; blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements pour malades A41D 13/12; dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps A61M 1/00)

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The system may include one or more markers implantable within or around the target tissue region, and a probe for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals to detect the one or more markers. During use, the marker(s) are into a target tissue region, and the probe is placed against the patient's skin to detect and localize the marker(s). A tissue specimen, including the lesion and the marker(s), is then removed from the target tissue region based at least in part on the localization information from the probe.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicale; Dispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The system may include one or more markers implantable within or around the target tissue region, and a probe for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals to detect the one or more markers. During use, the marker(s) are into a target tissue region, and the probe is placed against the patient's skin to detect and localize the marker(s). A tissue specimen, including the lesion and the marker(s), is then removed from the target tissue region based at least in part on the localization information from the probe.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
• A61B 19/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires pour la chirurgie ou le diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, p.ex. pour stéréotaxie, opération aseptique, traitement de la luxation, protecteurs des bords des blessures(masques de protection du visage A41D 13/11; blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements pour malades A41D 13/12; dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps A61M 1/00)

Abrégé

Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61M 36/12 - Injecteurs, supports pour pastilles ou implants, p.ex. capsules
• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules

Produits et services

Downloadable electronic newsletters delivered by email in the field of breast health Medical devices, namely, a device for delivering radiation therapy to human tissue and instructional manuals and parts and fittings therefor, all sold as a unit

Produits et services

Downloadable electronic newsletters delivered by email in the field of breast health

Abrégé

Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways. The apparatus may include features to prevent overexpansion of the elongate members and/or to facilitate rapid collapse of the elongate members.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61M 36/00 - Application de matériau radioactif au corps
• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules

Abrégé

An applicator for delivering brachytherapy includes elongate members movable between collapsed and expanded configurations for delivering brachytherapy within a lumpectomy cavity, a vaginal cavity, or other target region. The elongate members may be expandable into a symmetrical or asymmetrical expanded configuration, e.g., into a generally spherical, pear-shaped, or planar configuration. A system for delivering brachytherapy includes the applicator and an access device for lining and/or dilating a body cavity and/or for receiving the applicator therein. The access device is advanced into a body cavity, an expandable member on the access device is inflated, the applicator is advanced into the access device, and the elongate members are expanded to deliver radiation to the target region. Alternatively, the access device carries an expandable device into the target region, the expandable device is removed after dilating the target region, and the applicator is introduced through the access device to deliver radiation.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/00 - Thérapie par radiations
• A61M 36/00 - Application de matériau radioactif au corps

Abrégé

An applicator for delivering brachytherapy includes elongate members movable between collapsed and expanded configurations for delivering brachytherapy within a lumpectomy cavity, a vaginal cavity, or other target region. The elongate members may be expandable into a symmetrical or asymmetrical expanded configuration, e.g., into a generally spherical, pear-shaped, or planar configuration. A system for delivering brachytherapy includes the applicator and an access device for lining and/or dilating a body cavity and/or for receiving the applicator therein. The access device is advanced into a body cavity, an expandable member on the access device is inflated, the applicator is advanced into the access device, and the elongate members are expanded to deliver radiation to the target region. Alternatively, the access device carries an expandable device into the target region, the expandable device is removed after dilating the target region, and the applicator is introduced through the access device to deliver radiation.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/00 - Thérapie par radiations

Abrégé

An applicator for delivering brachytherapy includes elongate members movable between collapsed and expanded configurations for delivering brachytherapy within a lumpectomy cavity, a vaginal cavity, or other target region. The elongate members may be expandable into a symmetrical or asymmetrical expanded configuration, e.g., into a generally spherical, pear-shaped, or planar configuration. A system for delivering brachytherapy includes the applicator and an access device for lining and/or dilating a body cavity and/or for receiving the applicator therein. The access device is advanced into a body cavity, an expandable member on the access device is inflated, the applicator is advanced into the access device, and the elongate members are expanded to deliver radiation to the target region. Alternatively, the access device carries an expandable device into the target region, the expandable device is removed after dilating the target region, and the applicator is introduced through the access device to deliver radiation.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region of a human or other mammalian body. A flexible brachytherapy device may be implanted that includes a therapy delivery portion having one or more radioactive sources securely retained thereto, and a tail portion extending from the therapy delivery portion. Once implanted, the tail portion may extend outside the body, where it may be folded and secured flat against the skin. The device may be removed at therapy completion.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/00 - Thérapie par radiations

Abrégé

Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules

Abrégé

Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61M 36/12 - Injecteurs, supports pour pastilles ou implants, p.ex. capsules

Abrégé

Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61M 36/12 - Injecteurs, supports pour pastilles ou implants, p.ex. capsules
• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules

Abrégé

Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways. The apparatus may include features to prevent overexpansion of the elongate members and/or to facilitate rapid collapse of the elongate members.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61M 36/00 - Application de matériau radioactif au corps

Abrégé

Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways. The apparatus may include features to prevent overexpansion of the elongate members and/or to facilitate rapid collapse of the elongate members.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules

Abrégé

Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways. The apparatus may include features to prevent overexpansion of the elongate members and/or to facilitate rapid collapse of the elongate members.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region of a human or other mammalian body. In some embodiments, a flexible brachytherapy device is implanted that includes a therapy delivery portion having one or more radioactive sources securely retained thereto, and a tail portion extending from the therapy delivery portion. Once implanted, the tail portion may extend outside the body, where it may be folded and secured flat against the skin. The device may be removed at therapy completion. Other embodiments of the invention are directed to systems and methods for delivering brachytherapy devices to the body.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/00 - Thérapie par radiations

Abrégé

Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules

Abrégé

Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems and methods for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region of a human or other mammalian body. In some embodiments, a flexible brachytherapy device is implanted that includes a therapy delivery portion having one or more radioactive sources securely retained thereto, and a tail portion extending from the therapy delivery portion. Once implanted, the tail portion may extend outside the body, where it may be folded and secured flat against the skin. The device may be removed at therapy completion. Other embodiments of the invention are directed to systems and methods for delivering brachytherapy devices to the body.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61M 36/12 - Injecteurs, supports pour pastilles ou implants, p.ex. capsules
• A61M 36/00 - Application de matériau radioactif au corps
• A61M 36/04 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées pour introduire, p.ex. par inhalation ou par injection, un matériau radioactif dans le corps
• A61N 5/00 - Thérapie par radiations

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for delivering brachytherapy into a target tissue region, e.g., a breast. In some embodiments, a flexible brachytherapy device is implanted that includes a therapy delivery portion having one or more radioactive sources securely retained thereto, and a tail portion extending from the therapy delivery portion. The brachytherapy device may be implanted in a helical configuration within the target tissue region. To assist in placement and removal of the brachytherapy device, a tubular sheath may be implanted by attaching (e.g., sliding over) a helically coiled needle that is advanced into the body by screw-like rotation. Once implanted, the sheath and the brachytherapy device may extend outside the body, where they may be folded and secured flat against the skin. The device and sheath may be removed at therapy completion.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/00 - Thérapie par radiations

Produits et services

Medical devices, namely, a device for delivering radiation therapy to human tissue and parts and fittings therefor

Produits et services

Medical devices, namely, a device for delivering radiation therapy to human tissue and parts and fittings therefor

Abrégé

Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members arc directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules

Abrégé

Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members arc directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/10 - Radiothérapie; Traitement aux rayons gamma; Traitement par irradiation de particules

Abrégé

Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/00 - Thérapie par radiations

Produits et services

Medical devices, namely, a device for delivering radiation therapy to human tissue and parts and fittings therefor

Abrégé

Apparatus, systems and methods for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region of a human or other mammalian body. In some embodiments, a flexible brachytherapy device is implanted that includes a therapy delivery portion having one or more radioactive sources securely retained thereto, and a tail portion extending from the therapy delivery portion. Once implanted, the tail portion may extend outside the body, where it may be folded and secured flat against the skin. The device may be removed at therapy completion. Other embodiments of the invention are directed to systems and methods for delivering brachytherapy devices to the body.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 5/00 - Thérapie par radiations