Medical and surgical devices and accessories for use with imaging equipment, namely, needle guides; medical instruments, namely, needle guides; ultrasound-guided needle guides; medical devices for use in diagnostic procedures involving the prostate.
Medical and surgical devices and accessories for use with imaging equipment, namely, needle guides; medical instruments, namely, needle guides; ultrasound-guided needle guides; medical devices for use in diagnostic procedures involving the prostate.
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ULTRASOUND TRANSPERINEAL PUNCTURE DEVICE GUIDE WITH A PIVOTABLE NEEDLE HOLDER
A puncture device guide includes a guide platform configured to releasably attach to an ultrasound probe, a guide tower slidingly coupled to the guide platform, and a needle holder device for coupling to a puncture device. The guide tower projects upwardly from the guide platform and includes a vertical guidance slot and a plurality of attachment positions for engaging the needle holder device.
A disposable puncture device guide for use with an ultrasound probe is described. The puncture device guide includes a fixed portion configured to attach directly or indirectly to the probe body and a deflection portion connected to the fixed portion by at least one living hinge. The deflection portion comprises at least one groove configured support a puncture device therein. Outward pressure on the at least one groove causes the deflection portion to rotate outwardly relative to the fixed portion to support the puncture device throughout a range of angles.
A disposable puncture device guide for use with an ultrasound probe is described. The puncture device guide includes a fixed portion configured to attach directly or indirectly to the probe body and a deflection portion connected to the fixed portion by at least one living hinge. The deflection portion comprises at least one groove configured support a puncture device therein. Outward pressure on the at least one groove causes the deflection portion to rotate outwardly relative to the fixed portion to support the puncture device throughout a range of angles.
A needle guidance device having a longitudinal axis includes a guide base configured to releasably attach to an ultrasound probe. The guide base includes a platform. A guide tower is fixedly coupled to the guide base. The guide tower extends distally from a distal end of the guide base along the longitudinal axis and extends perpendicularly with respect to the longitudinal axis from the platform. The guide tower includes a plurality of attachment positions. An introducer holder is removably and pivotably coupled to the guide tower at a first attachment position of the plurality of attachment positions.
An ultrasound transducer sheath includes a first portion comprising a first flexible material. The first portion forms a cylinder defining a passage between a first end and an opposite second end of the first portion. A second portion comprising a second flexible material is coupled to the first end of the first portion. The second portion forms an impermeable planar layer having an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface. An adhesive layer is formed on the interior surface of the impermeable planar layer. The adhesive layer is configured to provide an acoustic coupling interface between an ultrasound transducer and a patient.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
A61B 46/10 - Draps de chirurgie spécialement adaptés aux instruments
A61L 31/06 - Matériaux macromoléculaires obtenus autrement que par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
An ultrasound transducer sheath includes a first portion comprising a first flexible material. The first portion forms a cylinder defining a passage between a first end and an opposite second end of the first portion. A second portion comprising a second flexible material is coupled to the first end of the first portion. The second portion forms an impermeable planar layer having an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface. A first hydrophilic coating layer is formed on the exterior surface of the impermeable planar layer. The first hydrophilic coating layer is activatable to provide an acoustic coupling interface between an ultrasound transducer and a patient.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
A61B 46/10 - Draps de chirurgie spécialement adaptés aux instruments
A61L 31/06 - Matériaux macromoléculaires obtenus autrement que par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
A method of making a disposable ultrasound transducer interface pad includes forming a flexible, impermeable substrate layer having a first side and an opposing second side; applying a first hydrophilic material to the first side of the impermeable substrate layer to form a first hydrophilic layer, wherein the first hydrophilic material is configured to be activatable to provide an acoustic coupling between a patient and an ultrasound transducer; and curing the first hydrophilic layer to form a continuous first hydrophilic layer on the first surface of the impermeable substrate layer.
A disposable ultrasound transducer interface pad configured to adhere to at least one of an operational portion of an ultrasound transducer or a skin surface of a patient, includes an impermeable substrate layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A first hydrophilic coating layer is applied to the first surface of the impermeable substrate layer. The first hydrophilic coating layer is activatable to provide an acoustic coupling interface between the ultrasound transducer and the patient. An adhesive layer is formed on the second surface of the impermeable substrate layer and configured to adhere to the operational portion of the ultrasound transducer or the skin surface of the patient.
A needle guidance device includes a guide platform configured to removably couple to an ultrasound probe. The ultrasound probe has a length extending along a longitudinal axis of the ultrasound probe. A guide tower extends from the guide platform. A needle holder device is pivotably coupled to the guide tower. The needle holder device defines a central aperture therethrough configured to receive a puncture device. The needle holder device pivotably movable about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis with respect to the guide tower to move the puncture device from a first path angle orientation of a plurality of path angle orientations within a plane including the longitudinal axis to a second path angle orientation of the plurality of path angle orientations within the plane different from the first path angle orientation.
An apparatus comprises a flexible sheath body configured to receive at least a portion of an ultrasound probe having a transducer portion. A balloon portion is secured to the sheath body proximate or adjacent to the transducer portion, wherein the balloon portion includes a fluid introduction port for allowing fluid to inflate the balloon portion. A gas and liquid removal portion comprises gas and liquid removal tubing having a plurality of gas and liquid removing holes therein, and a valve coupled to an open end of the gas removal tubing. The valve is configured to permit application of a source of negative pressure therein to the gas and liquid removal tubing to remove gases or liquids from within the gas and liquid removal tubing and from within a body cavity in which the transducer portion is placed.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p. ex. en utilisant des cathéters
Medical and surgical devices and accessories for use with imaging equipment, namely, needle guides for abdominal diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive puncture procedures, needle guides for small parts diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive puncture procedures, needle guides for regional anesthesia for minimally invasive puncture procedures, needle guides for vascular access, in particular, vessel identification and needle guides for catheter placement, none of the foregoing for use in the fields of orthopedic surgery
A puncture device guide comprises a guide body member configured to fixedly attach to an ultrasound probe and a lock assembly coupled to the guide body to fix the guide body relative to the ultrasound probe. The guide body member comprises a guide tube having a central aperture extending therethrough for receiving a puncture device; a forward securing member for engaging a forward portion of the ultrasound probe; and a rearward securing member for engaging a rearward portion of the ultrasound probe. The lock assembly is configured to be moveably coupled to the guide body member between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.
A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p. ex. en utilisant des cathéters
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
A puncture device guide comprises a guide body member configured to fixedly attach to an ultrasound probe and a lock assembly coupled to the guide body to fix the guide body relative to the ultrasound probe. The guide body member comprises a guide tube having a central aperture extending therethrough for receiving a puncture device; a forward securing member for engaging a forward portion of the ultrasound probe; and a rearward securing member for engaging a rearward portion of the ultrasound probe. The lock assembly is configured to be moveably coupled to the guide body member between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.
A puncture device guide includes a guide platform configured to releasably attach to an ultrasound probe, a guide tower slidingly coupled to the guide platform, and a needle holder device for coupling to a puncture device. The guide tower projects upwardly from the guide platform and includes a vertical guidance slot and a plurality of attachment positions for engaging the needle holder device.
A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p. ex. en utilisant des cathéters
A puncture device guide includes a guide platform configured to releasably attach to an ultrasound probe, a guide tower slidingly coupled to the guide platform, and a needle holder device for coupling to a puncture device. The guide tower projects upwardly from the guide platform and includes a vertical guidance slot and a plurality of attachment positions for engaging the needle holder device.
A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p. ex. en utilisant des cathéters
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
A puncture device guide includes a guide platform configured to releasably attach to an ultrasound probe, a guide tower slidingly coupled to the guide platform, and a needle holder device for coupling to a puncture device. The guide tower projects upwardly from the guide platform and includes a vertical guidance slot and a plurality of attachment positions for engaging the needle holder device.
A puncture device guide includes a body member configured to fixedly attach to an ultrasound probe, a slide member slidingly received within the body member; and a cradle member slidingly received within the slide member and longitudinally fixed relative to the body member. The cradle member is configured to receive a puncture device therein. Longitudinal movement of the slide member causes radial movement of the cradle member relative to the body member.
A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p. ex. en utilisant des cathéters
A flexible cover for an ultrasound probe is described, comprising a folded-over flexible sheath which is then rolled, incorporating in the roll a flexible band and designed to facilitate easy application of a sterile sheath over an ultrasound probe.
A medical probe disinfecting and sterilizing system for disinfecting and/or sterilizing medical devices may include a chamber for cleaning the probe by exposure to ultraviolet light and to a misted disinfectant chemical. The disinfectant may be misted by one or more ultrasonic transducers.
A61L 2/10 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
A61L 2/24 - Appareils utilisant des opérations programmées ou automatiques
A61L 2/22 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances à phases, p. ex. des fumées, des aérosols
G16H 40/67 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement à distance
G16H 40/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux, p. ex. pour planifier la maintenance ou les mises à jour
G06Q 30/06 - Transactions d’achat, de vente ou de crédit-bail
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Needle guide devices for mounting on imaging transducers or adaptors on imaging transducer, imaging transducers for mounting needle guide devices and adaptors for imaging transducers for mounting needle guide devices thereon
A needle guide to retain a needle at a desired trajectory with respect to an imaging transducer includes a body member, a needle holder subassembly, and a slide member. The needle holder subassembly is pivotably mounted on the body member to enable the needle holder subassembly to be oriented to various selected orientations with respect to the body member. The slide member is slidably coupled to each of the body member and the needle holder subassembly, such that movement of the slide member relative to the body member moves the needle holder subassembly between the various selected orientations.
Needle guide devices for mounting on imaging transducers or adaptors on imaging transducer, imaging transducers for mounting needle guide devices and adaptors for imaging transducers for mounting needle guide devices thereon
An imaging transducer comprises a housing that includes a coupling member for enabling the releasable securement of a needle guide device to the housing, wherein the needle guide device includes a body member and a lockable mounting member. The coupling member comprises a projection portion that projects outwardly from the housing, wherein the projection portion includes first and second undercut recesses on opposing sides of the projection portion. The projection portion is configured for receipt in a recess in the body member, the recess in the body member including at least one stop portion, wherein the first undercut recess is configured to receive the stop portion. The second undercut recess is configured to receive an engagement portion of the lockable mounting member when the lockable mounting member is moved from an unlocked position to a locked position to releasably secure the lockable mounting member to said coupling member, thereby releasably mounting the needle guide device on the imaging transducer.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
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Needle guide devices for mounting on imaging transducers or adaptors on imaging transducer, imaging transducers for mounting needle guide devices and adaptors for imaging transducers for mounting needle guide devices thereon
An adaptor for mounting on an imaging transducer includes a hollow housing configured to receive a portion of the imaging transducer. The housing comprises a coupling member for enabling releasable securement of a needle guide device to the housing, wherein the needle guide device includes a body member and a lockable mounting member. The coupling member comprises a projection portion that projects outwardly from the housing, wherein the projection portion includes first and second undercut recesses on opposing sides of the projection portion, wherein the projection portion is configured for receipt in a recess in the body member, the recess in the body member including at least one stop portion. The first undercut recess is configured to receive the stop portion, and the second undercut recess is configured to receive an engagement portion of the lockable mounting member when the lockable mounting member is moved from an unlocked position to a locked position to releasably secure the lockable mounting member to said coupling member, thereby releasably mounting the needle guide device on the imaging transducer.
A cover for an ultrasound scanning assembly is provided, wherein the cover exerts compressive force on the patient during use. The cover includes an outer frame and a nonporous or porous film extending across the outer frame. The outer frame is formed of a soft touch material.
C09J 7/30 - Adhésifs sous forme de films ou de pellicules caractérisés par la composition de l’adhésif
C09J 7/40 - Adhésifs sous forme de films ou de pellicules caractérisés par des couches antiadhésives
C09J 133/00 - Adhésifs à base d'homopolymères ou de copolymères de composés possédant un ou plusieurs radicaux aliphatiques non saturés, chacun ne contenant qu'une seule liaison double carbone-carbone et l'un au moins étant terminé par un seul radical carboxyle, ou ses sels, anhydrides, esters, amides, imides ou nitrilesAdhésifs à base de dérivés de tels polymères
C09J 183/00 - Adhésifs à base de composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions créant dans la chaîne principale de la macromolécule une liaison contenant uniquement du silicium, avec ou sans soufre, azote, oxygène ou carboneAdhésifs à base de dérivés de tels polymères
A cover for an ultrasound scanning assembly is provided, wherein the cover exerts compressive force on the patient during use. The cover includes an outer frame and a nonporous or porous film extending across the outer frame. The outer frame is formed of a soft touch material.
An ultrasound transducer interface pad includes a first substrate layer having a first surface and a second surface. A hydrophilic layer is formed on the first surface of the first substrate, wherein the hydrophilic layer is configured to be hydrated to provide an acoustic coupling between the ultrasound transducer and a patient. The interface pad further includes a second substrate layer having a third surface and a fourth surface. A first adhesive layer is formed on the third surface of the second substrate and configured to adhere to the second surface of the first substrate layer and a second adhesive layer is formed on the fourth surface of the second substrate and configured to adhere to one of: an operational portion of an ultrasound transducer or a patient.
An ultrasound transducer interface pad includes a substrate layer having a first surface and a second surface. A hydrophilic layer is formed on the first surface of the substrate. The hydrophilic layer is configured to be hydrated to provide an acoustic coupling between the ultrasound transducer and a patient during use.
An ultrasound transducer interface pad includes a substrate layer having a first surface and a second surface. A hydrophilic layer is formed on the first surface of the substrate. The hydrophilic layer is configured to be hydrated to provide an acoustic coupling between the ultrasound transducer and a patient during use.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
G01N 29/28 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi d'ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonoresVisualisation de l'intérieur d'objets par transmission d'ondes ultrasonores ou sonores à travers l'objet Détails pour établir le couplage acoustique
A protective sheath assembly for covering an ultrasound transducer includes a sheath that includes a tubular portion formed of a first flexible material and having a first end and a second end and a planar portion secured to the first end of the tubular portion to close the first end of the tubular portion. The planar portion is formed of a second flexible material that is different from the first flexible material. The second flexible material comprises a substrate layer and an adhesive and/or hydrophilic coating layer formed on at least one surface of the substrate material, such that upon insertion of the ultrasound transducer into the tubular portion, an operating end of the ultrasound transducer engages the adhesive and/or hydrophilic coating layer.
A protective sheath assembly for covering an ultrasound transducer includes a sheath that includes a tubular portion formed of a first flexible material and having a first end and a second end and a planar portion secured to the first end of the tubular portion to close the first end of the tubular portion. The planar portion is formed of a second flexible material that is different from the first flexible material. The second flexible material comprises a substrate layer and an adhesive and/or hydrophilic coating layer formed on at least one surface of the substrate material, such that upon insertion of the ultrasound transducer into the tubular portion, an operating end of the ultrasound transducer engages the adhesive and/or hydrophilic coating layer.
A protective sheath assembly for covering an ultrasound transducer includes a sheath that includes a tubular portion formed of a first flexible material and having a first end and a second end and a planar portion secured to the first end of the tubular portion to close the first end of the tubular portion. The planar portion is formed of a second flexible material that is different from the first flexible material. The second flexible material comprises a substrate layer and an adhesive and/or hydrophilic coating layer formed on at least one surface of the substrate material, such that upon insertion of the ultrasound transducer into the tubular portion, an operating end of the ultrasound transducer engages the adhesive and/or hydrophilic coating layer.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
A61B 46/10 - Draps de chirurgie spécialement adaptés aux instruments
A61L 31/06 - Matériaux macromoléculaires obtenus autrement que par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
A low profile endocavity needle guide device for an ultrasonic probe is disclosed. The device includes a needle guide and a clamp assembly. The needle guide is a tubular member configured to enable an elongated needle to be extended through it. The clamp assembly includes a first clamp member, a second clamp member and a slidable member. The first clamp member is pivotable with respect to the second clamp member between an engagement position and a release position, and vice versa. The slidable member is mounted on the first clamp member and includes a low profile projection which engages a ramped surface of the first clamp member to pivot the first clamp member to the engagement position when the projection is slid up the ramped surface, and to enable the first clamp member to move to the release position when the projection is slid down the ramp surface.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p. ex. en utilisant des cathéters
A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A low profile endocavity needle guide device for an ultrasonic probe is disclosed. The device includes a needle guide and a clamp assembly. The needle guide is a tubular member configured to enable an elongated needle to be extended through it. The clamp assembly includes a first clamp member, a second clamp member and a slidable member. The first clamp member is pivotable with respect to the second clamp member between an engagement position and a release position, and vice versa. The slidable member is mounted on the first clamp member and includes a low profile projection which engages a ramped surface of the first clamp member to pivot the first clamp member to the engagement position when the projection is slid up the ramped surface, and to enable the first clamp member to move to the release position when the projection is slid down the ramp surface.
A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p. ex. en utilisant des cathéters
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
A disinfection system for intracavity ultrasound probes includes a housing (12), a disinfection chamber (52) positioned in the housing and receiving at least one ultrasound probe (18), at least one source of UV light (46) positioned in the chamber, and a vertical drawer (14) slidably positioned in the housing, the vertical drawer having a suspension bracket (24) that accommodates the at least one ultrasound probe (18) such that the probe is suspended in a substantially vertical position. A method for disinfecting intracavity ultrasound probes includes the steps of placing at least one ultrasound probe into a vertical sliding drawer, wherein the probe is received into a suspension bracket positioned in the drawer such that the probe is suspended in a substantially vertical position, sliding the drawer into a disinfection chamber contained within a housing, and supplying UV light via at least one source of UV light positioned in the disinfection chamber to disinfect the probe.
A61L 2/10 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
A61L 2/24 - Appareils utilisant des opérations programmées ou automatiques
Three embodiments of flexible covers for an ultrasound probe are disclosed. The first embodiment comprises a flexible sheath applied with a ring applicator and elastic bands. The second embodiment comprises a flexible sheath applied with a dual-walled foldable applicator. The third embodiment comprises a folded-over flexible sheath which is then rolled, incorporating in the roll a flexible band. Each of the embodiments is designed to facilitate easy application of a sterile sheath over an ultrasound probe.
Three embodiments of flexible covers for an ultrasound probe are disclosed. The first embodiment comprises a flexible sheath applied with a ring applicator and elastic bands. The second embodiment comprises a flexible sheath applied with a dual-walled foldable applicator. The third embodiment comprises a folded-over flexible sheath which is then rolled, incorporating in the roll a flexible band. Each of the embodiments is designed to facilitate easy application of a sterile sheath over an ultrasound probe.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
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Needle guide devices for mounting on imaging transducers or adaptors on imaging transducer, imaging transducers for mounting needle guide devices and adaptors for imaging transducers for mounting needle guide devices thereon
A needle guide device for releasable mounting on an imaging transducer or on an adaptor bracket on an imaging transducer is disclosed. The needle guide device includes a universal lockable mounting member which is configured for slidable releasable engagement with a coupling member on a specially constructed imaging transducer or on a conventional imaging transducer onto which a specially constructed adaptor is mounted. The needle guide device makes use of a slidable mounting member to cooperate with the coupling member. The needle guide device is adjustable to establish various selectable angular trajectories for a needle and has a low profile form factor to result in the creation of a minimal blind zone when mounted on the transducer and even if establishing a large angle for shallow needle penetration.
A disinfectant system for intracavity ultrasound probes in disclosed generally including a housing, a disinfectant chamber positioned in the housing and receiving at least one ultrasound probe, a container for containing a disinfectant solution fluidly coupled to the disinfectant chamber, at least one pump for supplying the disinfection solution from the container to the disinfection chamber and from the disinfection chamber to the container, and a controller for automated operation of the disinfectant system, wherein the disinfectant solution is a multi-use disinfectant solution. A method for disinfecting intracavity ultrasound probes is also disclosed generally including placing at least one ultrasound probe into a disinfectant chamber, supplying a disinfectant solution from a container to the disinfectant chamber via a pump, and returning the solution to the container via the pump, wherein the steps of supplying and returning the disinfectant solution are controlled by a controller.
A61L 9/00 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air
A61L 2/00 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet
A61L 2/18 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances liquides
A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p. ex. en utilisant des cathéters
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
03 - Produits cosmétiques et préparations de toilette; préparations pour blanchir, nettoyer, polir et abraser.
Produits et services
Neutralizing cleaning preparations for raising the pH level of acid-based high level disinfectants by deactivating oxide chemicals in the disinfectants
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JOINT ASSEMBLY FOR CONNECTING A LONG EXTENSION PANEL TO A PATIENT SUPPORT PANEL OF A RADIATION THERAPY TABLE AND A TWO-PIECE PATIENT SUPPORT TABLE FORMED THEREBY
A joint assembly for forming a two part radiation therapy treatment table is disclosed. The treatment table includes a patient support panel to which one portion of the joint assembly is secured, and a table extension panel to which another portion of the joint assembly is secured. The joint assembly self-aligns, self levels, is immediately stable, and locks automatically by its weight and downward pressure. The joint assembly also includes an automatic failsafe secondary lock that resists joint release if upward forces are applied. Disengaging the secondary lock requires and results in no displacement of the two panels. Upon separation of the two panels the lock resets automatically.
A centering device for use with an ultrasound probe and the combination of that device and the probe is disclosed. The probe has a distal portion in which an ultrasound emitter is located. The emitter is arranged to be rotated about the central longitudinal axis of the probe without rotating the probe itself to provide ultrasound images of a patient extending 360 degrees about that axis. The centering device includes an inner sheath and an outer sheath surrounding the inner sheath to form a space therebetween. The space is inflatable by a liquid to expand to form a cylindrical annularly shaped chamber surrounding the distal portion of the probe, thereby centering the distal portion of the probe within the patient.
A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p. ex. en utilisant des cathéters
A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
An indicator guide and method of use is provided for use with an instrument arranged to be guided to a target site within the body of the patient by an electronic tracking system. A sensor is coupled to at least one of the instrument and indicator guide provides a signal to the tracking system which determines the position and orientation of the instrument with respect to the target site and provides output signals indicative thereof. The indicator guide includes a display responsive to the output signals for providing a visual indication of the path the instrument should take to reach the target site and for providing a perceptible indication of the distance to the target site. The display is located on or immediately adjacent the instrument and within the surgical field, whereupon the user can readily see the display while directly viewing and moving the instrument along that path.
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)
medical apparatus in the nature of equipment for disinfecting ultrasound probes used by physicians and not sold to dentists, namely, sanitizing units for transvaginal ultrasound probes, transrectal ultrasound probes and surface ultrasound transducers
Medical apparatus in the nature of equipment for disinfecting ultrasound probes used by physicians and not sold to dentists, namely, sanitizing units for transesophageal ultrasound probes
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EM tracking systems for use with ultrasound and other imaging modalities
An EMT system for use in ultrasound and other imaging modality guided medical procedures. The system includes a tool set of various components to which EM sensors can be releasably secured. Thus, the sensors can be reused, notwithstanding the disposal of other components of the tool set. Various components of the tool set include keying elements to facilitate their registration to the anatomy of the patient undergoing the procedure via the EM sensors.
A61B 5/055 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiquesMesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio faisant intervenir la résonance magnétique nucléaire [RMN] ou électronique [RME], p. ex. formation d'images par résonance magnétique
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 5/06 - Dispositifs autres que ceux à radiation, pour détecter ou localiser les corps étrangers
A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p. ex. en utilisant des cathéters
An EMT system for use in ultrasound and other imaging modality guided medical procedures. The system includes a tool set of various components to which EM sensors can be releasably secured. Thus, the sensors can be reused, notwithstanding the disposal of other components of the tool set. Various components of the tool set include keying elements to facilitate their registration to the anatomy of the patient undergoing the procedure via the EM sensors.
A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiquesMesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
A disinfectant system for intracavity ultrasound probes in disclosed generally including a housing, a disinfectant chamber positioned in the housing and receiving at least one ultrasound probe, a container for containing a disinfectant solution fluidly coupled to the disinfectant chamber, at least one pump for supplying the disinfection solution from the container to the disinfection chamber and from the disinfection chamber to the container, and a controller for automated operation of the disinfectant system, wherein the disinfectant solution is a multi-use disinfectant solution. A method for disinfecting intracavity ultrasound probes is also disclosed generally including placing at least one ultrasound probe into a disinfectant chamber, supplying a disinfectant solution from a container to the disinfectant chamber via a pump, and returning the solution to the container via the pump, wherein the steps of supplying and returning the disinfectant solution are controlled by a controller.
A61L 2/00 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet
B08B 3/00 - Nettoyage par des procédés impliquant l'utilisation ou la présence d'un liquide ou de vapeur d'eau
A reusable needle guide (20) suitable for an ultrasonic probe (10) to be use for an endocavity examination of a patient is disclosed. The needle guide basically comprises at least a first and second guide members (22A,22B) and a mounting (e.g., clamp) assembly (24). The clamp assembly serves to releasably mount the needle guide on the probe. The first guide member has a first passageway- forming surface. The second guide member has a second passageway- forming surface. The guide members are connected together to enable them to be pivoted from a closed orientation to an open orientation and vice versa. The first and second passageway- forming surfaces form an elongated passageway to guide a needle therethrough when in the closed orientation. The first and second passageway- forming surfaces are disposed at an angle to each other when they are in the open orientation, whereupon the first and second passageway- forming surfaces can be readily cleaned.
A reusable needle guide suitable for an ultrasonic probe to be use for an endocavity examination of a patient is disclosed. The needle guide basically comprises at least a first and second guide members and a mounting (e.g., clamp) assembly. The clamp assembly serves to releasably mount the needle guide on the probe. The first guide member has a first passageway-forming surface. The second guide member has a second passageway-forming surface. The guide members are connected together to enable them to be pivoted from a closed orientation to an open orientation and vice versa. The first and second passageway-forming surfaces form an elongated passageway to guide a needle therethrough when in the closed orientation. The first and second passageway-forming surfaces are disposed at an angle to each other when they are in the open orientation, whereupon the first and second passageway-forming surfaces can be readily cleaned.
A device for use in an image-guided procedure on a patient is disclosed. The device includes an EM sensor assembly, a frame assembly (e.g., a base portion from which a plurality of legs project upward to a common point) and a plurality of attachment members. Each attachment member is arranged to be releasably (e.g., adhesively) secured to the skin of a patient and to be coupled to the frame assembly to secure the frame assembly on the skin of the patient. The EM sensor assembly is arranged to be releasably secured to the frame assembly (e.g., pivotably snap-fit into a socket in the frame assembly). The device additionally includes plural visualizable elements (e.g., metal balls) that are adapted to be readily imaged to establish imaging reference points and a plurality of asymmetrically disposed apertures to enable tattooing indicia on the skin of the patient through the apertures.
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)
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Active marker device for use in electromagnetic tracking system
A device for use in an image-guided procedure on a patient is disclosed. The device includes an EM sensor assembly, a frame assembly (e.g., a base portion from which a plurality of legs project upward to a common point) and a plurality of attachment members. Each attachment member is arranged to be releasably (e.g., adhesively) secured to the skin of a patient and to be coupled to the frame assembly to secure the frame assembly on the skin of the patient. The EM sensor assembly is arranged to be releasably secured to the frame assembly (e.g., pivotably snap-fit into a socket in the frame assembly). The device additionally includes plural visualizable elements (e.g., metal balls) that are adapted to be readily imaged to establish imaging reference points and a plurality of asymmetrically disposed apertures to enable tattooing indicia on the skin of the patient through the apertures.
A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiquesMesure 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)
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
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System and method for positioning a laparoscopic device
A system for positioning a laparoscopic device includes a curvilinear articulating arm and a holder. The holder has at least two rotational regions and a clamping portion for receiving the laparoscopic device, and the holder is coupled to the curvilinear articulating arm. The at least two rotational regions are permitted to articulate. In addition, a method of positioning a laparoscopic device in a skin port of a mammal includes: securing the laparoscopic device to a holder having at least two rotational joints; coupling the holder to a curvilinear articulating arm; disposing the laparoscopic device partially within the skin port; positioning the laparoscopic device by selectively articulating the curvilinear articulating arm and selectively rotating portions of the holder with respect to one another.
An EMT system for use in ultrasound and other imaging modality guided medical procedures. The system includes a tool set of various components to which EM sensors can be releasably secured. Thus, the sensors can be reused, notwithstanding the disposal of other components of the tool set. Various components of the tool set include keying elements to facilitate their registration to the anatomy of the patient undergoing the procedure via the EM sensors.
A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiquesMesure 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)
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EM TRACKING SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH ULTRASOUND AND OTHER IMAGING MODALITIES
An EMT system for use in ultrasound and other imaging modality guided medical procedures. The system includes a tool set of various components to which EM sensors can be releasably secured. Thus, the sensors can be reused, notwithstanding the disposal of other components of the tool set. Various components of the tool set include keying elements to facilitate their registration to the anatomy of the patient undergoing the procedure via the EM sensors.
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)
A patient transfer system (20) including a patient support panel (22), a first base member (24) mounted on a first support structure (12), e.g., a gurney, and a second base member (26) mounted on a second support structure (14), e.g., a patient treatment table. The patient support panel has a pair of longitudinally extending side rails (22A). Each base member has at least one clamp arranged to engage a rail of the patient support panel to hold it in place thereon. The clamps are releasable to enable the patient support panel to be slid off of one base member and onto the other base member. If the support structures are spaced apart at least one bridging member (28A, 28B,28C) is provided to bridge the gap therebetween and allow the patient support member to be slid thereacross.
A system for positioning a patient on a treatment couchtop for SBRT is provided. The system includes a patient support panel and at least one positioning/fixation component for releasable mounting on the patient support panel at a desired position to immobilize a portion of the patient's body. The patient support panel includes a pair of longitudinally extending side rails having a series of longitudinally spaced indexing apertures for receipt of a locking bar for mounting a positioning/fixation component thereon at a discrete index position. The at least one positioning component includes a pair of clamping mechanisms for releasably securing that component to the side rails at any longitudinal position along the side rails.
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)
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BRACKET FOR MOUNTING AT LEAST ONE POSITION DETECTING SENSOR ON AN ULTRASONIC PROBE
A bracket (20) for use on an ultrasound transducer (10) to releasably mount at least one 3D tracking sensor (22) on the transducer. Each sensor has a pair of axially aligned pins (50) projecting outward from its body. The bracket includes at least one socket (26) having a pair of spaced-apart wall portions (28,30), each of which includes a slot (40) arranged to receive a respective one of the pins of the sensor when the sensor is in a first position. From this position the sensor's body can be rotated to a second position, whereupon the spaced apart wall portions releasably engage (snap-fit about) a portion of the body of the sensor (22) to deter the accidental displacement of the sensor with respect to the transducer.
A bracket for use on an ultrasound transducer to releasably mount at least one 3D tracking sensor on the transducer. Each sensor has a pair of axially aligned pins projecting outward from its body. The bracket includes at least one socket having a pair of spaced-apart wall portions, each of which includes a slot arranged to receive a respective one of the pins of the sensor when the sensor is in a first position. From this position the sensor's body can be rotated to a second position, whereupon the spaced apart wall portions releasably engage (snap-fit about) a portion of the body of the sensor to deter the accidental displacement of the sensor with respect to the transducer.
A laparoscopic instrument holder for positioning a laparoscopic device includes a central portion having a first member operatively associated with a second member, the members selectively movable with respect to one another along a central axis, with the central portion having a proximal end defined by the first member and a distal end defined by the second member. The holder also includes at least three proximal rotational joints coupled to the first member proximate the proximal end, at least two distal rotational joints coupled to the second member proximate the distal end, a first ball and socket joint coupled to a distal rotational joint, and a second ball and socket joint coupled to the first ball and socket joint. In addition, the holder includes a clamp configured and dimensioned for retaining a laparoscopic device, with the clamp coupled to the second ball and socket joint, and a coupling portion proximate a first of the proximal rotational joints.
An ultrasound needle guide system for use with an ultrasound transducer and method of use of the guide system to provide predictable trajectories for puncture devices at various depths. The needle guide system basically consists of a bracket and a needle guide. The bracket is arranged to be releasably secured to the ultrasound transducer. The transducer/bracket assembly is then placed into an isolating sterile cover. The needle guide is arranged to be readily attached, e.g., snap-fit, to the transducer/bracket with the cover interposed therebetween. The needle guide can be provided in various versions for differing puncture device sizes and various entry angles in relation to the transducer. In one embodiment the needle guide is arranged to establish plural predetermined entry angles.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
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)
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Needle guide system for use with ultrasound transducers to effect shallow path needle entry and method of use
An ultrasound needle guide system for use with an ultrasound transducer and method of use of the guide system to provide predictable trajectories for puncture devices at various depths. The needle guide system basically consists of a bracket and a needle guide. The bracket is arranged to be releasably secured to the ultrasound transducer. The transducer/bracket assembly is then placed into an isolating sterile cover. The needle guide is arranged to be readily attached, e.g., snap-fit, to the transducer/bracket with the cover interposed therebetween. The needle guide can be provided in various versions for differing puncture device sizes and various entry angles in relation to the transducer. In one embodiment the needle guide is arranged to establish plural predetermined entry angles.
A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiquesMesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
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RFID RECORD AND VERIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE FOR PATIENT UNDERGOING RADIATION THERAPY
A system and method for providing radiation therapy to a patient is disclosed. The system includes at least one RFID tagged component, e.g., a patient positioning device, to be used when the patient is to be given radiation therapy treatment. The at least one component is specifically selected for use with the patient. The RFID tag holds information relevant to the patient. The tag is interrogated by a reader to produce a signal used by an associated computer system to verify the patient and component location and presence in the room where the treatment is to be given. The system and method enables one to determine the location of each patient, selected facility personnel and all the components for a particular patient's treatment. In addition the system and method enables one to determine the time the patient and/or staff member and/or component spends at a given location for a particular treatment.
A61N 5/10 - RadiothérapieTraitement aux rayons gammaTraitement par irradiation de particules
G06K 17/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour faire travailler en coopération des équipements couverts par plusieurs des groupes principaux , p. ex. fichiers automatiques de cartes incluant les opérations de transport et de lecture
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DEVICE FOR PRECISION POSITIONING OF INSTRUMENTS AT A MRI SCANNER
A device in the form of an elongated articulating arm having a base for mounting it on or at the MRI apparatus. The free end of the arm is arranged to releasably mount any type of device, e.g., a clamp, a bracket, a biopsy needle guide, etc. The arm includes a plurality of interconnected segments each of which is arranged to pivot about a respective axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the arm, but restricted from twisting about the longitudinal axis. A flexible elongated adjustable tensioning member in the form of plural sections of a cord extend through respective ones of plural flexible sheaths within the arm between the base and the distal end portion to enable the arm to be moved or bent into a desired shape when tension is released and then held in that shape when tension is applied.
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)
A system for positioning a laparoscopic device includes a curvilinear articulating arm and a holder. The holder has at least two rotational regions and a clamping portion for receiving the laparoscopic device, and the holder is coupled to the curvilinear articulating arm. The at least two rotational regions are permitted to articulate. In addition, a method of positioning a laparoscopic device in a skin port of a mammal includes: securing the laparoscopic device to a holder having at least two rotational joints; coupling the holder to a curvilinear articulating arm; disposing the laparoscopic device partially within the skin port; positioning the laparoscopic device by selectively articulating the curvilinear articulating arm and selectively rotating portions of the holder with respect to one another.
A guide is provided for use with an imaging instrument, the guide including a first portion, a second portion proximate the first portion, and a cavity at least partially formed by the first and second portions, the cavity having a cavity width and configured to retain an instrument therein. The cavity width is selectively changeable to accommodate a plurality of diameters by sliding the second portion along a path with respect to the first portion.
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