MEDICAL DILATOR, AND SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND KITS FOR MEDICAL DILATION

    公开(公告)号:US20230355155A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-09

    申请号:US18351704

    申请日:2023-07-13

    CPC classification number: A61B5/287 A61M29/00

    Abstract: A medical dilator includes an elongate member having a proximal end portion, an opposed distal end portion, and a lumen extending through the elongate member from the proximal end portion to the distal end portion. A dilating tip is at the distal end portion. The dilating tip has a first end of enlarged cross-sectional area and tapers going in the distal direction to a second end of reduced cross-sectional area. At least a first electrode is associated with the dilating tip. An electrical conductor is electrically connected to the first electrode and extends proximally from the first electrode towards the proximal end portion for electrical connection with an electroanatomical mapping system.

    ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE HAVING A DISTAL APERTURE

    公开(公告)号:US20240090939A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-21

    申请号:US18526904

    申请日:2023-12-01

    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing forward fluid delivery through an electrosurgical device, while avoiding coring when energy is delivered to the electrosurgical device. The device has a distal face defining an opening, with the distal face including at least one cutting portion and at least one non-cutting portion. An embodiment of the electrosurgical device for puncturing tissue includes an elongate member defining a lumen for fluid; a distal portion including an electrode and the distal face which defines at least one aperture. The portion of the at least one cutting portion defines a leading portion partially surrounding a circumference of the at least one aperture wherein the outer diameter of the at least one of the distal portion of the electrosurgical device or the electrode decreases towards a distal tip of the electrosurgical device.

    EPICARDIAL ACCESS SYSTEM AND METHODS
    10.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230389980A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-07

    申请号:US18453585

    申请日:2023-08-22

    CPC classification number: A61B18/1477 A61B18/1492 A61B2018/00351

    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a needle for gaining access to the pericardial cavity of a heart. The needle includes an elongate member (e.g. a main shaft) defining a lumen and a side-port in fluid communication with the lumen; a blunt atraumatic tip for delivering energy for puncturing tissue; and a guiding surface (e.g. a ramp) for directing a device (e.g. a guidewire) through the side-port. The method includes using the needle for tenting a pericardium and delivering energy for puncturing the pericardium, and advancing a guidewire or other device through the needle and into the pericardial cavity.

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