Adjustable Length Medical Instrument Assembly with Localization Elements for Tracking Medical Instrument Extension

    公开(公告)号:US20190167353A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-06

    申请号:US16142589

    申请日:2018-09-26

    Abstract: A medical instrument assembly including a handle assembly having a first handle portion and a second handle portion proximate the second end, wherein the second handle portion is slidably engaged with the first handle portion. A first localization element is attached to the first handle portion and a second localization element is attached to the second handle portion. A medical instrument is mechanically coupled to the second handle portion and a translation of the second handle portion with respect to the first handle portion causes a coincident and coextensive translation of the medical instrument. The amount of translation of the medical instrument is adapted to be determined by calculating the distance between the first localization element and the second localization element. The first and second localization elements may be electromagnetic sensors which positions may be determined by a navigation system.

    Localization needle
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    公开(公告)号:US12208232B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-28

    申请号:US17882015

    申请日:2022-08-05

    Abstract: A medical tracking system includes a percutaneous needle, a localization element and a navigation system is disclosed. The percutaneous needle has an elongate shaft extending between a proximal end portion, which is attached to a handle, and distal end portion that terminates at a distal tip. An inner surface of the elongate shaft defines a working channel that extends from a port at the proximal end portion to the distal tip. The localization element is incorporated into the elongate shaft distal from the handle and proximate the distal end portion. The navigation system is configured for tracking the localization element and to provide a real-time display of a position and orientation of the distal tip relative to an anatomy of a patient.

    Methods and Apparatus for Folding Ultrasound Transducer Assemblies

    公开(公告)号:US20240391157A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-28

    申请号:US18321111

    申请日:2023-05-22

    Abstract: An apparatus and its method of use in folding a ultrasound transducer assembly, is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base which define two pivot channels therethrough, of which each support an axle. A folding platform has a first portion pivotally disposed about one axle and the second portion pivotally disposed about the other axle. The folding platform is moveable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position an interior faces of the first portion and second portion are in substantially parallel alignment with a top surface of the base. In the closed position the interior faces of each portion are substantially perpendicular to the top surface of the base and interior faces define a folding channel. A ultrasound transducer assembly positioned on the folding platform during actuation from the open position to the closed position is folded into a substantially taco-like shape within the folding channel.

    Adjustable Length Medical Instrument Assembly with Localization Elements for Tracking Medical Instrument Extension

    公开(公告)号:US20210068904A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-11

    申请号:US17089832

    申请日:2020-11-05

    Abstract: A medical instrument assembly including a handle assembly having a first handle portion and a second handle portion proximate the second end, wherein the second handle portion is slidably engaged with the first handle portion. A first localization element is attached to the first handle portion and a second localization element is attached to the second handle portion. A medical instrument is mechanically coupled to the second handle portion and a translation of the second handle portion with respect to the first handle portion causes a coincident and coextensive translation of the medical instrument. The amount of translation of the medical instrument is adapted to be determined by calculating the distance between the first localization element and the second localization element. The first and second localization elements may be electromagnetic sensors which positions may be determined by a navigation system.

    Systems and Methods for Monitoring Ablation Progress Using Linear EBUS Data

    公开(公告)号:US20240389970A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-28

    申请号:US18200161

    申请日:2023-05-22

    Inventor: Christopher Lee

    Abstract: A system and method are presented for treating targeted tissue using cryoablation. A linear endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) device is positioned adjacent the targeted tissue and is used to guide a percutaneously inserted cryoprobe into the targeted tissue. The EBUS device is partially rotated in order to create multiple image slices that are combined together. To overcome the acoustic shadow created by the ice ball, a 3D model is created of the ice ball based on the locations identified on visible portion of the ice ball's peripheral surface. These locations are mirrored across an axis defined for the cryoprobe to define an approximate location for the hidden, non-visible periphery. This model is then displayed along with the location of the targeted tissue and an indication of the killing zone of the ice ball defined by a selected isotherm.

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