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Deflectable interstitial ablation device
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 2000-09-14
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Granted: 2002-03-05
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Expires: 2020-09-14
Abstract
Abstract A deflectable interstitial ablation device includes an elongated housing, an electrode mounted within the elongated housing, a driver coupled to the electrode, an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing. The elongated housing has a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment. The electrode is deployable from a first position within the elongated housing to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing. The electrode further has a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing, and can be deployed by the driver with a sufficient force such that penetration of the urethral wall occurs in a single motion. The imaging device further has a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing. The deflection system has a proximal end in communication with a steering mechanism, for controllably deflecting the deflectable segment of the elongated housing by any angle. The deflection of the deflectable segment allows deflection of the electrode and the imaging device, thus facilitating proper placement of the electrode.
Inventors
- 👤 Kimberly A. Paddock
- 👤 James E. Mayberry
- 👤 Charles D. Lennox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B18/1477; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/40; A61N1/403; A61B18/18; A61B18/1815; A61B2018/00053; A61B2018/00059; A61B2018/00071; A61B2018/00083; A61B2018/00315; A61B2018/00547; A61B2018/00571; A61B2018/00577; A61B2018/0091; A61B2018/00916; A61B2018/00982; A61B2018/1405; A61B2018/1425
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A deflectable interstitial ablation device, comprising: an elongated housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment; an electrode mounted within the elongated housing and deployable from a first position within the elongated housing to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing, the electrode having a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing; a driver coupled to the electrode for exerting a force sufficient to drive the electrode from the first position to the second position in a single motion; a control system in electrical communication with a proximal end of the electrode; a foot pedal for remotely activating deployment of the electrode; an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing, the imaging device having a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing; and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing controlled by a handle-operable steering mechanism for controllably deflecting the deflectable segment of the elongated housing by any angle, the deflection system having a proximal end in communication with the handle-operable steering mechanism.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A deflectable interstitial ablation device, comprising: an elongated housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment; an electrode mounted within the elongated housing and deployable from a first position within the elongated housing to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing, the electrode having a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing; a driver coupled to the electrode for exerting a force sufficient to drive the electrode from the first position to the second position in a single motion; a control system in electrical communication with a proximal end of the electrode; a foot pedal for remotely activating deployment of the electrode; an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing, the imaging device having a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing; and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing controlled by a handle-operable steering mechanism for controllably deflecting the deflectable segment of the elongated housing by any angle, the deflection system having a proximal end in communication with the handle-operable steering mechanism.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The deflectable interstitial ablation device of claim 1 , further comprising a power source in communication with the control system and the foot pedal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The deflectable interstitial ablation device of claim 2 , wherein the foot pedal remotely activates delivery of energy from the power source to the electrode.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The deflectable interstitial ablation device of claim 1 , wherein the foot pedal further activates delivery of fluid from a fluid delivery device through the elongated housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The deflectable interstitial ablation device of claim 1 , further comprising a cable in communication with the foot pedal and an actuator in communication with the cable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The deflectable interstitial ablation device of claim 5 , wherein the actuator comprises a solenoid and the cable includes a pair of conductors in communication with the solenoid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The deflectable interstitial ablation device of claim 5 , wherein the cable includes conductors in communication with the electrode, a fluid delivery device, and a temperature sensor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The deflectable interstitial ablation device of claim 5 , wherein the actuator is disposed inside an actuator housing in communication with a luer fitting.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
196 words
A deflectable interstitial ablation device, comprising: an elongated housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment; an electrode mounted within the elongated housing and deployable from a first position within the elongated housing to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing, the electrode having a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing; a driver coupled to the electrode for exerting a force sufficient to drive the electrode from the first position to the second position in a single motion; a control system in electrical communication with a proximal end of the electrode; a foot pedal for remotely activating the deployment of the electrode and for activating a temperature sensor disposed near a distal end of the electrode; an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing, the imaging device having a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing; and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing for controllably deflecting the deflectable segment of the elongated housing by any angle, the deflection system having a proximal end in communication with a steering mechanism.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
196 words
A deflectable interstitial ablation device, comprising: an elongated housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment; an electrode mounted within the elongated housing and deployable from a first position within the elongated housing to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing, the electrode having a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing; a driver coupled to the electrode for exerting a force sufficient to drive the electrode from the first position to the second position in a single motion; a control system in electrical communication with a proximal end of the electrode; a foot pedal for remotely activating the deployment of the electrode and for activating a temperature sensor disposed near a distal end of the electrode; an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing, the imaging device having a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing; and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing for controllably deflecting the deflectable segment of the elongated housing by any angle, the deflection system having a proximal end in communication with a steering mechanism.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
250 words
A method for treating tissue, comprising the steps of: a) inserting a deflectable interstitial ablation device into a body lumen which provides access to the tissue, the deflectable interstitial ablation device comprising: an elongated housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment, an electrode mounted within the elongated housing, a driver coupled to the electrode for exerting a force to drive the electrode from a first position within the elongated sheath to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing; a foot pedal for activating the deployment of the electrode; an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing, and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing controlled by a handle-operable steering mechanism for controllably deflecting the deflectable segment of the elongated housing by any angle; b) positioning the distal end of the elongated housing near the tissue; c) deflecting the deflectable segment of the elongated housing toward the tissue, thereby deflecting the electrode and the imaging device toward the tissue along with the deflectable segment; d) connecting the distal end of the elongated housing to an actuator in communication with the foot pedal; e) stepping on the foot pedal to deploy the electrode; f) deploying the electrode to penetrate a wall of the lumen and to position a distal end of the electrode adjacent the tissue; and g) applying a radio frequency energy to the electrode in an amount and for a duration sufficient to ablate the tissue.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
250 words
A method for treating tissue, comprising the steps of: a) inserting a deflectable interstitial ablation device into a body lumen which provides access to the tissue, the deflectable interstitial ablation device comprising: an elongated housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment, an electrode mounted within the elongated housing, a driver coupled to the electrode for exerting a force to drive the electrode from a first position within the elongated sheath to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing; a foot pedal for activating the deployment of the electrode; an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing, and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing controlled by a handle-operable steering mechanism for controllably deflecting the deflectable segment of the elongated housing by any angle; b) positioning the distal end of the elongated housing near the tissue; c) deflecting the deflectable segment of the elongated housing toward the tissue, thereby deflecting the electrode and the imaging device toward the tissue along with the deflectable segment; d) connecting the distal end of the elongated housing to an actuator in communication with the foot pedal; e) stepping on the foot pedal to deploy the electrode; f) deploying the electrode to penetrate a wall of the lumen and to position a distal end of the electrode adjacent the tissue; and g) applying a radio frequency energy to the electrode in an amount and for a duration sufficient to ablate the tissue.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 10 , further comprising stepping on the foot pedal to apply radio frequency energy to the electrode.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 10 , further comprising stepping on the foot pedal to deliver fluid through to the tissue through the elongated housing.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
257 words
A method for treating tissue, comprising the steps of: a) inserting a deflectable interstitial ablation device into a body lumen which provides access to the tissue, the deflectable interstitial ablation device comprising: an elongated housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment, an electrode mounted within the elongated housing, a driver coupled to the electrode for exerting a force to drive the electrode from a first position within the elongated sheath to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing, a foot pedal for activating the deployment of the electrode an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing, and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing for controllably deflecting the deflectable segment of the elongated housing by any angle; b) positioning the distal end of the elongated housing near the tissue; c) deflecting the deflectable segment of the elongated housing toward the tissue, thereby deflecting the electrode and the imaging device toward the tissue along with the deflectable segment; d) connecting the distal end of the elongated housing to an actuator in communication with the foot pedal; e) stepping on the foot pedal to deploy the electrode and activate a temperature sensor disposed near a distal end of the electrode, f) deploying the electrode to penetrate a wall of the lumen and to position a distal end of the electrode adjacent the tissue; and g) applying a radio frequency energy to the electrode in an amount and for a duration sufficient to ablate the tissue.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
257 words
A method for treating tissue, comprising the steps of: a) inserting a deflectable interstitial ablation device into a body lumen which provides access to the tissue, the deflectable interstitial ablation device comprising: an elongated housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment, an electrode mounted within the elongated housing, a driver coupled to the electrode for exerting a force to drive the electrode from a first position within the elongated sheath to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing, a foot pedal for activating the deployment of the electrode an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing, and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing for controllably deflecting the deflectable segment of the elongated housing by any angle; b) positioning the distal end of the elongated housing near the tissue; c) deflecting the deflectable segment of the elongated housing toward the tissue, thereby deflecting the electrode and the imaging device toward the tissue along with the deflectable segment; d) connecting the distal end of the elongated housing to an actuator in communication with the foot pedal; e) stepping on the foot pedal to deploy the electrode and activate a temperature sensor disposed near a distal end of the electrode, f) deploying the electrode to penetrate a wall of the lumen and to position a distal end of the electrode adjacent the tissue; and g) applying a radio frequency energy to the electrode in an amount and for a duration sufficient to ablate the tissue.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2005-03-04 | 2005-09-03 | 2006-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2009-03-04 | 2009-09-03 | 2010-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2013-03-04 | 2013-09-03 | 2014-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |