WO2010151250A8 - Miniature shredding tool for medical applications - Google Patents
Miniature shredding tool for medical applications Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2010151250A8 WO2010151250A8 PCT/US2009/048346 US2009048346W WO2010151250A8 WO 2010151250 A8 WO2010151250 A8 WO 2010151250A8 US 2009048346 W US2009048346 W US 2009048346W WO 2010151250 A8 WO2010151250 A8 WO 2010151250A8
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- devices
- medical applications
- miniature
- shredding
- shredding tool
- Prior art date
Links
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/32—Surgical cutting instruments
- A61B17/320016—Endoscopic cutting instruments, e.g. arthroscopes, resectoscopes
- A61B17/32002—Endoscopic cutting instruments, e.g. arthroscopes, resectoscopes with continuously rotating, oscillating or reciprocating cutting instruments
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/14—Surgical saws ; Accessories therefor
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/16—Bone cutting, breaking or removal means other than saws, e.g. Osteoclasts; Drills or chisels for bones; Trepans
- A61B17/1659—Surgical rasps, files, planes, or scrapers
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/16—Bone cutting, breaking or removal means other than saws, e.g. Osteoclasts; Drills or chisels for bones; Trepans
- A61B17/1662—Bone cutting, breaking or removal means other than saws, e.g. Osteoclasts; Drills or chisels for bones; Trepans for particular parts of the body
- A61B17/1671—Bone cutting, breaking or removal means other than saws, e.g. Osteoclasts; Drills or chisels for bones; Trepans for particular parts of the body for the spine
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/22—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
- A61B17/221—Gripping devices in the form of loops or baskets for gripping calculi or similar types of obstructions
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/32—Surgical cutting instruments
- A61B17/3205—Excision instruments
- A61B17/3207—Atherectomy devices working by cutting or abrading; Similar devices specially adapted for non-vascular obstructions
- A61B17/320725—Atherectomy devices working by cutting or abrading; Similar devices specially adapted for non-vascular obstructions with radially expandable cutting or abrading elements
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/32—Surgical cutting instruments
- A61B17/3205—Excision instruments
- A61B17/3207—Atherectomy devices working by cutting or abrading; Similar devices specially adapted for non-vascular obstructions
- A61B17/320758—Atherectomy devices working by cutting or abrading; Similar devices specially adapted for non-vascular obstructions with a rotating cutting instrument, e.g. motor driven
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16H—GEARING
- F16H55/00—Elements with teeth or friction surfaces for conveying motion; Worms, pulleys or sheaves for gearing mechanisms
- F16H55/02—Toothed members; Worms
- F16H55/06—Use of materials; Use of treatments of toothed members or worms to affect their intrinsic material properties
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16H—GEARING
- F16H55/00—Elements with teeth or friction surfaces for conveying motion; Worms, pulleys or sheaves for gearing mechanisms
- F16H55/02—Toothed members; Worms
- F16H55/17—Toothed wheels
- F16H55/18—Special devices for taking up backlash
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B10/00—Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. instruments for taking a cell sample, for biopsy, for vaccination diagnosis; Sex determination; Ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements
- A61B10/02—Instruments for taking cell samples or for biopsy
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/00234—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for minimally invasive surgery
- A61B2017/00238—Type of minimally invasive operation
- A61B2017/00261—Discectomy
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/00234—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for minimally invasive surgery
- A61B2017/00292—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for minimally invasive surgery mounted on or guided by flexible, e.g. catheter-like, means
- A61B2017/003—Steerable
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/00234—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for minimally invasive surgery
- A61B2017/00292—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for minimally invasive surgery mounted on or guided by flexible, e.g. catheter-like, means
- A61B2017/003—Steerable
- A61B2017/00318—Steering mechanisms
- A61B2017/00323—Cables or rods
- A61B2017/00327—Cables or rods with actuating members moving in opposite directions
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B2017/00526—Methods of manufacturing
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B2017/00535—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets pneumatically or hydraulically operated
- A61B2017/00539—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets pneumatically or hydraulically operated hydraulically
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B2017/00535—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets pneumatically or hydraulically operated
- A61B2017/00553—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets pneumatically or hydraulically operated using a turbine
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/22—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
- A61B17/221—Gripping devices in the form of loops or baskets for gripping calculi or similar types of obstructions
- A61B2017/2212—Gripping devices in the form of loops or baskets for gripping calculi or similar types of obstructions having a closed distal end, e.g. a loop
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/22—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
- A61B17/221—Gripping devices in the form of loops or baskets for gripping calculi or similar types of obstructions
- A61B2017/2215—Gripping devices in the form of loops or baskets for gripping calculi or similar types of obstructions having an open distal end
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/32—Surgical cutting instruments
- A61B2017/320044—Blunt dissectors
- A61B2017/320048—Balloon dissectors
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/32—Surgical cutting instruments
- A61B2017/320064—Surgical cutting instruments with tissue or sample retaining means
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/32—Surgical cutting instruments
- A61B17/3205—Excision instruments
- A61B17/3207—Atherectomy devices working by cutting or abrading; Similar devices specially adapted for non-vascular obstructions
- A61B17/320758—Atherectomy devices working by cutting or abrading; Similar devices specially adapted for non-vascular obstructions with a rotating cutting instrument, e.g. motor driven
- A61B2017/320775—Morcellators, impeller or propeller like means
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B90/00—Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups A61B1/00 - A61B50/00, e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
- A61B90/36—Image-producing devices or illumination devices not otherwise provided for
- A61B90/361—Image-producing devices, e.g. surgical cameras
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B33—ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
- B33Y—ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3-D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3-D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING
- B33Y80/00—Products made by additive manufacturing
-
- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T74/00—Machine element or mechanism
- Y10T74/19—Gearing
- Y10T74/19623—Backlash take-up
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to the field of micro-scale or millimeter scale devices and to the use of multi-layer multi-material electrochemical fabrication methods for producing such devices with particular embodiments relate to shredding devices and more particularly to shredding devices for use in medical applications. In some embodiments, tissue removal devices are used in procedures to removal spinal tissue and in other embodiments, similar devices are used to remove thrombus from blood vessel.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
EP09846624.6A EP2326266B1 (en) | 2008-06-23 | 2009-06-23 | Miniature shredding tool for medical applications |
Applications Claiming Priority (6)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US7500608P | 2008-06-23 | 2008-06-23 | |
US61/075,006 | 2008-06-23 | ||
US16486409P | 2009-03-30 | 2009-03-30 | |
US16488309P | 2009-03-30 | 2009-03-30 | |
US61/164,883 | 2009-03-30 | ||
US61/164,864 | 2009-03-30 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
WO2010151250A1 WO2010151250A1 (en) | 2010-12-29 |
WO2010151250A8 true WO2010151250A8 (en) | 2011-05-05 |
Family
ID=41505832
Family Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/US2009/048346 WO2010151250A1 (en) | 2008-06-23 | 2009-06-23 | Miniature shredding tool for medical applications |
PCT/US2009/048347 WO2010151251A1 (en) | 2008-06-23 | 2009-06-23 | Miniature shredding tool for use in medical applications and methods for making |
Family Applications After (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/US2009/048347 WO2010151251A1 (en) | 2008-06-23 | 2009-06-23 | Miniature shredding tool for use in medical applications and methods for making |
Country Status (3)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (4) | US8475458B2 (en) |
EP (1) | EP2326266B1 (en) |
WO (2) | WO2010151250A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (67)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20080121343A1 (en) | 2003-12-31 | 2008-05-29 | Microfabrica Inc. | Electrochemical Fabrication Methods Incorporating Dielectric Materials and/or Using Dielectric Substrates |
KR20090049051A (en) | 2006-06-30 | 2009-05-15 | 아테로메드, 아이엔씨. | Atherectomy devices and methods |
US20090018566A1 (en) | 2006-06-30 | 2009-01-15 | Artheromed, Inc. | Atherectomy devices, systems, and methods |
US8361094B2 (en) | 2006-06-30 | 2013-01-29 | Atheromed, Inc. | Atherectomy devices and methods |
US20080004645A1 (en) | 2006-06-30 | 2008-01-03 | Atheromed, Inc. | Atherectomy devices and methods |
US8070762B2 (en) | 2007-10-22 | 2011-12-06 | Atheromed Inc. | Atherectomy devices and methods |
US9451977B2 (en) | 2008-06-23 | 2016-09-27 | Microfabrica Inc. | MEMS micro debrider devices and methods of tissue removal |
US20140100558A1 (en) * | 2012-10-05 | 2014-04-10 | Gregory P. Schmitz | Micro-articulated surgical instruments using micro gear actuation |
US20170095264A1 (en) * | 2008-06-23 | 2017-04-06 | Gregory P. Schmitz | Surgical micro-shears and methods of fabrication and use |
US8475458B2 (en) * | 2008-06-23 | 2013-07-02 | Microfabrica Inc. | Miniature shredding tool for use in medical applications and methods for making |
US20140148836A1 (en) * | 2012-11-29 | 2014-05-29 | Gregory P. Schmitz | Mems debrider drive train |
US9814484B2 (en) | 2012-11-29 | 2017-11-14 | Microfabrica Inc. | Micro debrider devices and methods of tissue removal |
US8795278B2 (en) * | 2008-06-23 | 2014-08-05 | Microfabrica Inc. | Selective tissue removal tool for use in medical applications and methods for making and using |
US10939934B2 (en) | 2008-06-23 | 2021-03-09 | Microfabrica Inc. | Miniature shredding tools for use in medical applications, methods for making, and procedures for using |
US8414607B1 (en) | 2008-06-23 | 2013-04-09 | Microfabrica Inc. | Miniature shredding tool for use in medical applications and methods for making |
US20140114336A1 (en) * | 2012-10-24 | 2014-04-24 | Gregory P. Schmitz | Minimally invasive micro tissue debriders having targeted rotor positions |
US20120191121A1 (en) | 2009-08-18 | 2012-07-26 | Chen Richard T | Concentric cutting devices for use in minimally invasive medical procedures |
US20110160772A1 (en) * | 2009-12-28 | 2011-06-30 | Arcenio Gregory B | Systems and methods for performing spinal fusion |
US8465490B1 (en) | 2010-01-29 | 2013-06-18 | Greatbatch Ltd. | Disposable neucleotomy shaver |
JP2014531224A (en) * | 2011-07-28 | 2014-11-27 | スパイン ビュー, インコーポレイテッド | Discectomy device and related methods |
CN103957825B (en) * | 2011-10-13 | 2018-12-07 | 阿瑟罗迈德公司 | Atherectomy device, system and method |
US9204868B2 (en) | 2011-12-02 | 2015-12-08 | Interscope, Inc. | Methods and apparatus for removing material from within a mammalian cavity using an insertable endoscopic instrument |
US11076840B2 (en) | 2011-12-02 | 2021-08-03 | Interscope, Inc. | Surgical console, specimen receiver, and insertable endoscopic instrument for tissue removal |
US9028424B2 (en) | 2011-12-02 | 2015-05-12 | Interscope, Inc. | Endoscope including a torque generation component or torque delivery component disposed within an insertable portion of the endoscope and a surgical cutting assembly insertable within the endoscope |
US9808146B2 (en) | 2011-12-02 | 2017-11-07 | Interscope, Inc. | Endoscopic tool for debriding and removing polyps |
US9033895B2 (en) | 2011-12-02 | 2015-05-19 | Interscope, Inc. | Endoscope including an torque generation component or torque delivery component disposed within an insertable portion of the endoscope and a surgical cutting assembly insertable within the endoscope |
US9033864B2 (en) | 2011-12-02 | 2015-05-19 | Interscope, Inc. | Endoscope including a torque generation component or torque delivery component disposed within an insertable portion of the endoscope and a surgical cutting assembly insertable within the endoscope |
US8882680B2 (en) | 2011-12-02 | 2014-11-11 | Interscope, Inc. | Insertable endoscopic instrument for tissue removal |
USD855802S1 (en) | 2011-12-23 | 2019-08-06 | Interscope, Inc. | Disposable tool |
US9592069B2 (en) | 2012-04-28 | 2017-03-14 | Physcient, Inc. | Methods and devices for soft tissue dissection |
BR112014027081A8 (en) | 2012-04-28 | 2019-01-29 | Physcient Inc | differential dissecting instrument and element |
US20130309121A1 (en) * | 2012-05-16 | 2013-11-21 | Crucible Intellectual Property Llc | Layer-by-layer construction with bulk metallic glasses |
US9078683B2 (en) * | 2012-06-18 | 2015-07-14 | Lumenis Ltd. | Systems and methods for a multifunction surgical apparatus |
EP2866688A4 (en) * | 2012-06-27 | 2016-06-22 | Microfabrica Inc | Mems micro debrider devices and methods of tissue removal |
JP6258210B2 (en) * | 2012-09-27 | 2018-01-10 | テルモ株式会社 | Biopsy device |
US9168099B2 (en) * | 2012-10-25 | 2015-10-27 | Gyrus Acmi, Inc. | Lithotripsy apparatus using a flexible endoscope |
US10058352B2 (en) | 2012-11-08 | 2018-08-28 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | Methods and devices suitable for improved reattachment of detached cartilage to subchondral bone |
US9827345B2 (en) | 2012-11-08 | 2017-11-28 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | Methods and compositions suitable for improved reattachment of detached cartilage to subchondral bone |
US9101057B2 (en) * | 2013-01-17 | 2015-08-04 | Skymedi Corporation | Micro secure digital adapter |
US9936970B2 (en) | 2013-03-14 | 2018-04-10 | Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | Devices, systems and methods for an oscillating crown drive for rotational atherectomy |
US9750525B2 (en) | 2013-03-14 | 2017-09-05 | Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | Devices, systems and methods for an oscillating crown drive for rotational atherectomy |
KR102380980B1 (en) | 2013-03-15 | 2022-04-01 | 스트리커 코포레이션 | End effector of a surgical robotic manipulator |
US10070880B2 (en) * | 2013-04-15 | 2018-09-11 | Actuated Medical, Inc. | Miniature device platform for navigation on moving organs |
US9290854B2 (en) | 2013-07-16 | 2016-03-22 | Microfabrica Inc. | Counterfeiting deterrent and security devices, systems and methods |
US20150094723A1 (en) * | 2013-09-30 | 2015-04-02 | Misonix Incorporated | Ultrasonic surgical apparatus with power reduction |
EP3653146A1 (en) * | 2014-04-18 | 2020-05-20 | Physcient, Inc. | Steerable devices for soft tissue dissection |
US10383651B2 (en) | 2014-04-22 | 2019-08-20 | Physcient, Inc. | Instruments, devices, and related methods for soft tissue dissection |
EP3142575A1 (en) * | 2014-05-13 | 2017-03-22 | Acclarent, Inc. | Apparatus for treating disorders of the ear, nose, and throat |
WO2015188118A1 (en) * | 2014-06-05 | 2015-12-10 | University Of South Florida | Minimally invasive laparoscopic tissue removal device |
JP2017523000A (en) * | 2014-08-07 | 2017-08-17 | カーディオバスキュラー システムズ, インコーポレイテッド | Vibration crown drive apparatus, system and method for rotational atherectomy |
WO2016049105A1 (en) * | 2014-09-24 | 2016-03-31 | Jwc Environmental, Llc | Perforated rotary cutter |
US10905459B2 (en) | 2015-06-08 | 2021-02-02 | Covidien Lp | Tissue-removing catheter, tissue-removing element, and method of making same |
US10905458B2 (en) | 2015-06-08 | 2021-02-02 | Covidien Lp | Tissue-removing catheter, tissue-removing element, and method of making same |
US10631894B2 (en) | 2015-07-15 | 2020-04-28 | Covidien Lp | Tissue-removing catheter, tissue-removing element, and method of making same |
US10507036B2 (en) | 2016-01-13 | 2019-12-17 | Covidien LLP | Tissue-removing catheter, tissue-removing element, and method of making same |
CN110573098B (en) | 2017-05-03 | 2022-08-23 | 美敦力瓦斯科尔勒公司 | Tissue removal catheter |
US11690645B2 (en) | 2017-05-03 | 2023-07-04 | Medtronic Vascular, Inc. | Tissue-removing catheter |
WO2019014550A1 (en) | 2017-07-14 | 2019-01-17 | Actuated Medical, Inc. | Device for aiding in the positioning and anchoring of an endoscope during gastrointestinal procedures |
US10660666B2 (en) * | 2018-07-12 | 2020-05-26 | Steven William Walton | Cutting tool |
US20200129188A1 (en) * | 2018-10-25 | 2020-04-30 | Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. | Devices and methods for the decortication of bone |
US11406419B2 (en) * | 2018-10-29 | 2022-08-09 | Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | System, device, and method for interrupted dual action (sanding and cutting) forces with continual maceration and aspiration |
US11357534B2 (en) | 2018-11-16 | 2022-06-14 | Medtronic Vascular, Inc. | Catheter |
US11083486B2 (en) | 2019-03-08 | 2021-08-10 | Arthrex, Inc. | Rotary surgical shaver |
US11819236B2 (en) | 2019-05-17 | 2023-11-21 | Medtronic Vascular, Inc. | Tissue-removing catheter |
EP3753660A1 (en) * | 2019-06-20 | 2020-12-23 | CERATIZIT Luxembourg S.à r.l. | Cutting tool |
US11253371B2 (en) | 2019-12-27 | 2022-02-22 | Henry F. Fabian, JR. | Vertebral body shaver assembly |
US11304723B1 (en) | 2020-12-17 | 2022-04-19 | Avantec Vascular Corporation | Atherectomy devices that are self-driving with controlled deflection |
Family Cites Families (188)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US552829A (en) * | 1896-01-07 | Brace for heel-sweeps | ||
US1179910A (en) | 1914-04-15 | 1916-04-18 | Edwin J Greenfield | Surgical saw. |
US1817000A (en) | 1926-04-05 | 1931-08-04 | Granville Holding Corp | Flexible shaft |
US2259015A (en) | 1939-12-05 | 1941-10-14 | Marshall C Anderson | Rotary cutter |
US2455655A (en) | 1946-11-01 | 1948-12-07 | Gay V Carroll | Bone saw |
US3404677A (en) | 1965-07-08 | 1968-10-08 | Henry A. Springer | Biopsy and tissue removing device |
US3882872A (en) | 1970-01-05 | 1975-05-13 | Nicholas G Douvas | Method and apparatus for cataract surgery |
US3937222A (en) | 1973-11-09 | 1976-02-10 | Surgical Design Corporation | Surgical instrument employing cutter means |
US3882842A (en) * | 1974-01-28 | 1975-05-13 | Caterpillar Tractor Co | Cylinder liner support |
CH625412A5 (en) | 1976-07-06 | 1981-09-30 | Scheicher Hans | |
GB2024655A (en) | 1978-07-05 | 1980-01-16 | Metal Box Co Ltd | Cutters for shredding-machines |
US4598710A (en) | 1984-01-20 | 1986-07-08 | Urban Engineering Company, Inc. | Surgical instrument and method of making same |
US4621637A (en) | 1984-07-30 | 1986-11-11 | Meyer Fishbein | Surgical device for removing bone and tissue from joint members |
FR2584916B1 (en) | 1985-07-19 | 1990-05-25 | Satelec Soc | APPARATUS FOR CURETYING OR EXERTING BIOLOGICAL TISSUES BY AN INSTRUMENT VIBRATING AT ULTRASONIC FREQUENCIES |
US4842578A (en) | 1986-03-12 | 1989-06-27 | Dyonics, Inc. | Surgical abrading instrument |
EP0239409A1 (en) | 1986-03-28 | 1987-09-30 | Life Technology Research Foundation | Robot for surgical operation |
US4747821A (en) | 1986-10-22 | 1988-05-31 | Intravascular Surgical Instruments, Inc. | Catheter with high speed moving working head |
US4983179A (en) | 1986-12-30 | 1991-01-08 | Smith & Nephew Dyonics Inc. | Arthroscopic surgical instrument |
US4844363A (en) | 1987-07-06 | 1989-07-04 | Shredding Systems, Inc. | Hopper ram for shredder |
IT1211195B (en) | 1987-07-10 | 1989-10-12 | Bruno Bisiach | INDUSTRIAL ROBOT WITH MULTIPLE ARTICULATIONS WITH MULTI-DEGREE FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT |
US4986807A (en) | 1989-01-23 | 1991-01-22 | Interventional Technologies, Inc. | Atherectomy cutter with radially projecting blade |
US5084052A (en) | 1989-02-09 | 1992-01-28 | Baxter International Inc. | Surgical cutting instrument with plurality of openings |
US5226909A (en) | 1989-09-12 | 1993-07-13 | Devices For Vascular Intervention, Inc. | Atherectomy device having helical blade and blade guide |
US5019088A (en) | 1989-11-07 | 1991-05-28 | Interventional Technologies Inc. | Ovoid atherectomy cutter |
GB2243561B (en) | 1990-04-30 | 1993-05-19 | Mono Pumps Ltd | Macerating machine |
US5181433A (en) * | 1990-09-20 | 1993-01-26 | Chiba Dies Co., Ltd. | Gear |
US5284486A (en) | 1991-06-11 | 1994-02-08 | Microvena Corporation | Self-centering mechanical medical device |
WO1993005719A1 (en) | 1991-09-23 | 1993-04-01 | Visionary Medical, Inc. | Microsurgical cutting device |
US5160095A (en) | 1992-01-09 | 1992-11-03 | Mono Pumps Limited | Macerators |
US5695510A (en) | 1992-02-20 | 1997-12-09 | Hood; Larry L. | Ultrasonic knife |
US5522829A (en) | 1992-04-16 | 1996-06-04 | Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc. | Surgical cutting instrument |
US5190637A (en) | 1992-04-24 | 1993-03-02 | Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | Formation of microstructures by multiple level deep X-ray lithography with sacrificial metal layers |
CA2094220A1 (en) | 1992-05-21 | 1993-11-22 | Mark A. Rydell | Surgical scissors with bipolar coagulation feature |
DE4225547A1 (en) | 1992-08-01 | 1994-02-03 | Bausch & Lomb | Electric toothbrush |
US5378583A (en) | 1992-12-22 | 1995-01-03 | Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | Formation of microstructures using a preformed photoresist sheet |
US5643304A (en) | 1993-02-16 | 1997-07-01 | Danek Medical, Inc. | Method and apparatus for minimally invasive tissue removal |
US5484112A (en) | 1993-06-01 | 1996-01-16 | Koenig; Larry E. | Modular shear shredder |
WO1994028808A1 (en) * | 1993-06-07 | 1994-12-22 | Leon Turjanski | Instrument for removing neurologic tumors |
US5447525A (en) * | 1993-09-15 | 1995-09-05 | Medtronic, Inc. | Pacemaker which adapts to minimize current drain and provide desired capture safety margin |
US5411511A (en) | 1993-11-12 | 1995-05-02 | Hall; Gary W. | Method and device for determining placement of keratotomy incisions |
US6093207A (en) * | 1994-03-18 | 2000-07-25 | Pisharodi; Madhavan | Middle expanded, removable intervertebral disk stabilizer disk |
WO1995029626A1 (en) | 1994-04-29 | 1995-11-09 | Boston Scientific Corporation | Resecting coagulated tissue |
US5549637A (en) | 1994-11-10 | 1996-08-27 | Crainich; Lawrence | Articulated medical instrument |
US6447511B1 (en) | 1994-12-13 | 2002-09-10 | Symbiosis Corporation | Bipolar endoscopic surgical scissor blades and instrument incorporating the same |
US5575799A (en) | 1995-03-30 | 1996-11-19 | United States Surgical Corporation | Articulating surgical apparatus |
US5676321A (en) | 1995-04-03 | 1997-10-14 | Fellowes Mfg. Co. | Cutting disk |
US5685838A (en) | 1995-04-17 | 1997-11-11 | Xomed-Treace, Inc. | Sinus debrider apparatus |
US5618293A (en) | 1995-06-06 | 1997-04-08 | Smith & Nephews Dyonics, Inc. | Surgical instrument |
US5591187A (en) * | 1995-07-14 | 1997-01-07 | Dekel; Moshe | Laparoscopic tissue retrieval device and method |
WO1997010765A1 (en) | 1995-09-18 | 1997-03-27 | Exactech, Inc. | Counter-balanced oscillating surgical saw |
US5863294A (en) | 1996-01-26 | 1999-01-26 | Femrx, Inc. | Folded-end surgical tubular cutter and method for fabrication |
US5718618A (en) | 1996-02-09 | 1998-02-17 | Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | Lapping and polishing method and apparatus for planarizing photoresist and metal microstructure layers |
US5747953A (en) | 1996-03-29 | 1998-05-05 | Stryker Corporation | Cordless, battery operated surical tool |
US5693063A (en) | 1996-04-10 | 1997-12-02 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | Process for shaping and sharpening a rotatable surgical shaver blade |
US6129698A (en) | 1996-05-24 | 2000-10-10 | Beck; Robert C | Catheter |
US5725530A (en) | 1996-06-19 | 1998-03-10 | Popken; John A. | Surgical saw and methods therefor |
US6905505B2 (en) | 1996-07-26 | 2005-06-14 | Kensey Nash Corporation | System and method of use for agent delivery and revascularizing of grafts and vessels |
DE69727183T2 (en) | 1996-09-24 | 2004-11-04 | Xomed Surgical Products, Inc., North Jacksonville | Driven handpiece |
US6063088A (en) | 1997-03-24 | 2000-05-16 | United States Surgical Corporation | Method and instrumentation for implant insertion |
US5866281A (en) | 1996-11-27 | 1999-02-02 | Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | Alignment method for multi-level deep x-ray lithography utilizing alignment holes and posts |
US5910150A (en) | 1996-12-02 | 1999-06-08 | Angiotrax, Inc. | Apparatus for performing surgery |
US5810809A (en) | 1997-01-13 | 1998-09-22 | Enhanced Orthopaedic Technologies, Inc. | Arthroscopic shaver incorporating electrocautery |
US5823990A (en) | 1997-01-16 | 1998-10-20 | Henley; Julian L. | Ultrasonic liposuction handpiece |
US5928158A (en) | 1997-03-25 | 1999-07-27 | Aristides; Arellano | Medical instrument with nerve sensor |
CA2572499A1 (en) | 1997-04-04 | 1998-10-15 | University Of Southern California | Method for electrochemical fabrication including use of multiple structural and/or sacrificial materials |
US5928161A (en) | 1997-07-03 | 1999-07-27 | The Regents Of The University Of California | Microbiopsy/precision cutting devices |
US6214001B1 (en) | 1997-09-19 | 2001-04-10 | Oratec Interventions, Inc. | Electrocauterizing tool for orthopedic shave devices |
AU1194099A (en) | 1997-10-23 | 1999-05-10 | Arthrocare Corporation | Systems and methods for tissue resection, ablation and aspiration |
US6217598B1 (en) | 1997-11-25 | 2001-04-17 | Linvatec Corporation | End-cutting shaver blade |
JP3108710B2 (en) | 1997-12-26 | 2000-11-13 | 株式会社メタルアート | Method of manufacturing gear for transmission |
US6001112A (en) | 1998-04-10 | 1999-12-14 | Endicor Medical, Inc. | Rotational atherectomy device |
US6666874B2 (en) | 1998-04-10 | 2003-12-23 | Endicor Medical, Inc. | Rotational atherectomy system with serrated cutting tip |
US6482217B1 (en) | 1998-04-10 | 2002-11-19 | Endicor Medical, Inc. | Neuro thrombectomy catheter |
EP1681021A3 (en) | 1998-06-09 | 2009-04-15 | Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. | Abrading element for preparing a space between adjacent vertebral bodies |
US6083228A (en) * | 1998-06-09 | 2000-07-04 | Michelson; Gary K. | Device and method for preparing a space between adjacent vertebrae to receive an insert |
US7799036B2 (en) | 1998-08-20 | 2010-09-21 | Zimmer Spine, Inc. | Method and apparatus for securing vertebrae |
WO2000013916A1 (en) | 1998-09-08 | 2000-03-16 | Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research Organisation | Three-dimensional microstructure |
US6190385B1 (en) | 1998-12-11 | 2001-02-20 | Ethicon, Inc. | Cable for bipolar electro-surgical instrument |
US6402070B1 (en) * | 1999-02-25 | 2002-06-11 | Kyocera Corporation | Bone-mill |
US6238405B1 (en) | 1999-04-30 | 2001-05-29 | Edwards Lifesciences Corp. | Percutaneous material removal device and method |
GB9912081D0 (en) | 1999-05-25 | 1999-07-21 | Secr Defence Brit | Multilayer surface |
US6447525B2 (en) | 1999-08-19 | 2002-09-10 | Fox Hollow Technologies, Inc. | Apparatus and methods for removing material from a body lumen |
US6788169B1 (en) * | 1999-12-29 | 2004-09-07 | Broadband Royalty Corporation | Amplifier composite triple beat (CTB) reduction by phase filtering |
JP2003533956A (en) | 2000-01-07 | 2003-11-11 | ユニバーシティ・オブ・サザン・カリフォルニア | Micro-combustors and thermoelectric micro-generators based on combustion |
US6565588B1 (en) | 2000-04-05 | 2003-05-20 | Pathway Medical Technologies, Inc. | Intralumenal material removal using an expandable cutting device |
US6454717B1 (en) | 2000-04-13 | 2002-09-24 | Scimed Life Systems, Inc. | Concentric catheter drive shaft clutch |
US6503263B2 (en) | 2000-09-24 | 2003-01-07 | Medtronic, Inc. | Surgical micro-shaving instrument with elevator tip |
US6692501B2 (en) | 2000-12-14 | 2004-02-17 | Gary K. Michelson | Spinal interspace shaper |
WO2002049518A2 (en) | 2000-12-18 | 2002-06-27 | Scimed Life Systems, Inc. | Atherectomy burr with micro-engineered cutting surfaces |
US7699790B2 (en) | 2000-12-20 | 2010-04-20 | Ev3, Inc. | Debulking catheters and methods |
ES2436668T3 (en) | 2000-12-20 | 2014-01-03 | Covidien Lp | Catheter to remove atheromatous or thrombotic occlusive material |
US6663031B2 (en) | 2001-01-12 | 2003-12-16 | Wki Holding Company, Inc. | Spice grinding and dispensing mill |
US6572613B1 (en) | 2001-01-16 | 2003-06-03 | Alan G. Ellman | RF tissue penetrating probe |
US6491660B2 (en) | 2001-01-23 | 2002-12-10 | Scimed Life Systems, Inc. | Frontal infusion system for intravenous burrs |
US7105005B2 (en) | 2001-01-29 | 2006-09-12 | Scanlan International, Inc. | Arteriotomy scissors for minimally invasive surgical procedures |
WO2002062226A1 (en) | 2001-02-05 | 2002-08-15 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Biopsy apparatus and method |
US6994708B2 (en) | 2001-04-19 | 2006-02-07 | Intuitive Surgical | Robotic tool with monopolar electro-surgical scissors |
GB2379878B (en) | 2001-09-21 | 2004-11-10 | Gyrus Medical Ltd | Electrosurgical system and method |
TWI227285B (en) | 2001-10-15 | 2005-02-01 | Univ Southern California | Methods of and apparatus for producing a three-dimensional structure |
US20070219459A1 (en) | 2005-10-14 | 2007-09-20 | Microfabrica Inc. | Biopsy Devices, Methods for Using, and Methods for Making |
US7239219B2 (en) | 2001-12-03 | 2007-07-03 | Microfabrica Inc. | Miniature RF and microwave components and methods for fabricating such components |
US20070198038A1 (en) | 2001-12-03 | 2007-08-23 | Cohen Adam L | Microdevices for Tissue Approximation and Retention, Methods for Using, and Methods for Making |
US20060282065A1 (en) | 2002-10-29 | 2006-12-14 | Microfabrica, Inc. | Microtools and methods for fabricating such tools |
US7686770B2 (en) | 2005-10-14 | 2010-03-30 | Microfabrica Inc. | Discrete or continuous tissue capture device and method for making |
US6761723B2 (en) | 2002-01-14 | 2004-07-13 | Dynamic Spine, Inc. | Apparatus and method for performing spinal surgery |
US7221512B2 (en) | 2002-01-24 | 2007-05-22 | Nanoventions, Inc. | Light control material for displaying color information, and images |
US7641667B2 (en) | 2002-01-29 | 2010-01-05 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | Tissue cutting instrument |
US6923830B2 (en) | 2002-02-02 | 2005-08-02 | Gary K. Michelson | Spinal fusion implant having deployable bone engaging projections |
US6610059B1 (en) | 2002-02-25 | 2003-08-26 | Hs West Investments Llc | Endoscopic instruments and methods for improved bubble aspiration at a surgical site |
AU2003234397A1 (en) | 2002-05-07 | 2003-11-11 | Memgen Corporation | Methods of and apparatus for electrochemically fabricating structures |
US20050029109A1 (en) | 2002-05-07 | 2005-02-10 | Gang Zhang | Method of electrochemically fabricating multilayer structures having improved interlayer adhesion |
US7229544B2 (en) | 2002-10-01 | 2007-06-12 | University Of Southern California | Multi-cell masks and methods and apparatus for using such masks to form three-dimensional structures |
US20100094320A1 (en) | 2002-10-29 | 2010-04-15 | Microfabrica Inc. | Atherectomy and Thrombectomy Devices, Methods for Making, and Procedures for Using |
US20070265648A1 (en) | 2006-05-10 | 2007-11-15 | Microfabrica Inc. | Thrombectomy Devices and Methods for Making. |
US7842058B2 (en) | 2003-01-31 | 2010-11-30 | Flex Partners, Inc. | Manipulation and cutting system and method |
WO2004080316A1 (en) | 2003-03-13 | 2004-09-23 | Sdgi Holdings, Inc. | Vertebral endplate preparation tool kit |
US7985225B2 (en) | 2003-05-05 | 2011-07-26 | Alexandria Research Technologies, Llc | Apparatus and method for sculpting the surface of a joint |
TWI267567B (en) | 2003-05-07 | 2006-12-01 | Microfabrica Inc | Methods for electrochemically fabricating structures using adhered masks, incorporating dielectric sheets, and/or seed layers that are partially removed via planarization |
JP2005040222A (en) | 2003-07-24 | 2005-02-17 | Olympus Corp | Ultrasonic treatment apparatus |
US7785337B2 (en) | 2003-09-09 | 2010-08-31 | Medtronic Xomed, Inc. | Surgical micro-burring instrument and method of performing sinus surgery |
US8034003B2 (en) | 2003-09-11 | 2011-10-11 | Depuy Mitek, Inc. | Tissue extraction and collection device |
US7611473B2 (en) | 2003-09-11 | 2009-11-03 | Ethicon, Inc. | Tissue extraction and maceration device |
GB0323478D0 (en) | 2003-10-08 | 2003-11-12 | Depuy Int Ltd | A cutting tool for use in orthopaedic surgery |
US7338495B2 (en) | 2003-10-22 | 2008-03-04 | Medtronic Xomed, Inc. | Angled tissue cutting instruments having flexible inner tubular members of tube and sleeve construction |
US20050222598A1 (en) | 2004-04-05 | 2005-10-06 | Manoa Medical, Inc., A Delaware Corporation | Tissue cutting device |
US8146400B2 (en) | 2004-04-21 | 2012-04-03 | Acclarent, Inc. | Endoscopic methods and devices for transnasal procedures |
WO2006015302A1 (en) | 2004-07-29 | 2006-02-09 | X-Sten, Corp. | Spinal ligament modification devices |
US20080103504A1 (en) | 2006-10-30 | 2008-05-01 | Schmitz Gregory P | Percutaneous spinal stenosis treatment |
EP1799129B1 (en) | 2004-10-15 | 2020-11-25 | Baxano, Inc. | Devices for tissue removal |
US20080161809A1 (en) | 2006-10-03 | 2008-07-03 | Baxano, Inc. | Articulating Tissue Cutting Device |
US7963915B2 (en) | 2004-10-15 | 2011-06-21 | Baxano, Inc. | Devices and methods for tissue access |
US20060161185A1 (en) | 2005-01-14 | 2006-07-20 | Usgi Medical Inc. | Methods and apparatus for transmitting force to an end effector over an elongate member |
US20060212060A1 (en) | 2005-02-11 | 2006-09-21 | Arthrex, Inc. | Arthroscopic shaver and method of manufacturing same |
US20060200152A1 (en) | 2005-02-23 | 2006-09-07 | Karubian Ralph K | Multi-purpose cutting tool |
US20060217730A1 (en) | 2005-03-24 | 2006-09-28 | Zafer Termanini | Expandable spring loaded acetabuler reamer |
ATE543455T1 (en) | 2005-03-29 | 2012-02-15 | Toshiba Kk | MANIPULATOR |
US20060229624A1 (en) * | 2005-03-31 | 2006-10-12 | Zimmer Technology, Inc. | Orthopaedic cutting instrument and method |
US20060224160A1 (en) | 2005-04-01 | 2006-10-05 | Trieu Hai H | Instruments and methods for aggressive yet continuous tissue removal |
US20060241566A1 (en) | 2005-04-11 | 2006-10-26 | Orthox, Llc | Nucleus Extraction from Spine Intervertebral Disc |
US20060229646A1 (en) | 2005-04-12 | 2006-10-12 | Sparks Kurt D | Forward-directed atherectomy catheter |
US20060276782A1 (en) | 2005-06-06 | 2006-12-07 | Tewodros Gedebou | Nerve stimulator for use as a surgical guide |
US7618437B2 (en) | 2005-07-15 | 2009-11-17 | Granit Medical Innovation, Llc | Endoscope retrieval instrument assembly |
US20070073303A1 (en) | 2005-09-09 | 2007-03-29 | Namba Robert S | Bone-cutting circular saw |
US20070162062A1 (en) | 2005-12-08 | 2007-07-12 | Norton Britt K | Reciprocating apparatus and methods for removal of intervertebral disc tissues |
US20070173872A1 (en) | 2006-01-23 | 2007-07-26 | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. | Surgical instrument for cutting and coagulating patient tissue |
US20070197895A1 (en) | 2006-02-17 | 2007-08-23 | Sdgi Holdings, Inc. | Surgical instrument to assess tissue characteristics |
US8715281B2 (en) | 2006-03-09 | 2014-05-06 | Olympus Medical Systems Corp. | Treatment device for endoscope |
US8560047B2 (en) | 2006-06-16 | 2013-10-15 | Board Of Regents Of The University Of Nebraska | Method and apparatus for computer aided surgery |
US8628549B2 (en) | 2006-06-30 | 2014-01-14 | Atheromed, Inc. | Atherectomy devices, systems, and methods |
US20080004645A1 (en) | 2006-06-30 | 2008-01-03 | Atheromed, Inc. | Atherectomy devices and methods |
US20090018566A1 (en) | 2006-06-30 | 2009-01-15 | Artheromed, Inc. | Atherectomy devices, systems, and methods |
US20110112563A1 (en) | 2006-06-30 | 2011-05-12 | Atheromed, Inc. | Atherectomy devices and methods |
MX364494B (en) | 2006-07-11 | 2019-04-29 | Refocus Group Inc Star | Apparatus for securing ocular tissue. |
US7419490B2 (en) | 2006-07-27 | 2008-09-02 | Applied Medical Resources Corporation | Bipolar electrosurgical scissors |
GB0618994D0 (en) | 2006-09-27 | 2006-11-08 | Comis Orthopaedics Ltd | Cutting device |
US9155453B2 (en) | 2006-10-11 | 2015-10-13 | Alka Kumar | Efficient continuous flow irrigation endoscope |
US20090270898A1 (en) | 2007-04-06 | 2009-10-29 | Interlace Medical, Inc. | Tissue removal device with high reciprocation rate |
EP2134283B1 (en) | 2007-04-06 | 2014-06-11 | Hologic, Inc. | System and device for tissue removal |
US7950560B2 (en) | 2007-04-13 | 2011-05-31 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Powered surgical instrument |
US8326414B2 (en) | 2007-04-20 | 2012-12-04 | Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. | Nerve stimulating drill bit |
US8512342B2 (en) * | 2007-08-11 | 2013-08-20 | Thomas L. Meredith | Portable bone grinder |
US8070762B2 (en) | 2007-10-22 | 2011-12-06 | Atheromed Inc. | Atherectomy devices and methods |
US8906053B2 (en) | 2007-11-12 | 2014-12-09 | Medtronic Xomed, Inc. | Systems and methods for surgical removal of brain tumors |
US9179912B2 (en) | 2008-02-14 | 2015-11-10 | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. | Robotically-controlled motorized surgical cutting and fastening instrument |
US8109956B2 (en) | 2008-03-07 | 2012-02-07 | Medtronic Xomed, Inc. | Systems and methods for surgical removal of tissue |
US20090306773A1 (en) | 2008-06-04 | 2009-12-10 | Acufocus, Inc. | Opaque corneal insert for refractive correction |
US9451977B2 (en) | 2008-06-23 | 2016-09-27 | Microfabrica Inc. | MEMS micro debrider devices and methods of tissue removal |
US8795278B2 (en) | 2008-06-23 | 2014-08-05 | Microfabrica Inc. | Selective tissue removal tool for use in medical applications and methods for making and using |
US20140100558A1 (en) | 2012-10-05 | 2014-04-10 | Gregory P. Schmitz | Micro-articulated surgical instruments using micro gear actuation |
US20140114336A1 (en) | 2012-10-24 | 2014-04-24 | Gregory P. Schmitz | Minimally invasive micro tissue debriders having targeted rotor positions |
US20140148836A1 (en) | 2012-11-29 | 2014-05-29 | Gregory P. Schmitz | Mems debrider drive train |
US8475458B2 (en) | 2008-06-23 | 2013-07-02 | Microfabrica Inc. | Miniature shredding tool for use in medical applications and methods for making |
US8414607B1 (en) | 2008-06-23 | 2013-04-09 | Microfabrica Inc. | Miniature shredding tool for use in medical applications and methods for making |
US9814484B2 (en) | 2012-11-29 | 2017-11-14 | Microfabrica Inc. | Micro debrider devices and methods of tissue removal |
DE102008030213A1 (en) | 2008-06-25 | 2009-12-31 | Theuer, Axel E., Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. | Device for destruction of tumor cells and tumor tissue |
DE202008013915U1 (en) | 2008-07-26 | 2009-02-12 | Aidelsburger, Hans | Device for removing tissue |
US20100030216A1 (en) | 2008-07-30 | 2010-02-04 | Arcenio Gregory B | Discectomy tool having counter-rotating nucleus disruptors |
US9925086B2 (en) | 2008-10-16 | 2018-03-27 | Linguaflex, Inc. | Methods and devices for treating sleep apnea |
WO2010056771A1 (en) | 2008-11-11 | 2010-05-20 | Shifamed Llc | Low profile electrode assembly |
US8460327B2 (en) | 2008-12-16 | 2013-06-11 | Nico Corporation | Tissue removal device for neurosurgical and spinal surgery applications |
US8070765B2 (en) | 2009-01-28 | 2011-12-06 | Medtronic Xomed, Inc. | Systems and methods for surgical removal of brain tumors |
US20100217268A1 (en) | 2009-02-20 | 2010-08-26 | University Of Utah | Intervertebral milling instrument |
US20120041263A1 (en) | 2009-04-23 | 2012-02-16 | M.S.T. Medical Surgery Technologies Ltd. | Two-part endoscope surgical device |
EP2255734A1 (en) | 2009-05-29 | 2010-12-01 | Aesculap Ag | Surgical instrument |
US20120191121A1 (en) | 2009-08-18 | 2012-07-26 | Chen Richard T | Concentric cutting devices for use in minimally invasive medical procedures |
US20140148729A1 (en) | 2012-11-29 | 2014-05-29 | Gregory P. Schmitz | Micro-mechanical devices and methods for brain tumor removal |
US20150265336A1 (en) | 2012-11-20 | 2015-09-24 | Microfabrica Inc. | Micro-mechanical device and method for obstructive sleep apnea treatment |
US9290854B2 (en) | 2013-07-16 | 2016-03-22 | Microfabrica Inc. | Counterfeiting deterrent and security devices, systems and methods |
-
2009
- 2009-06-23 US US12/490,301 patent/US8475458B2/en active Active
- 2009-06-23 WO PCT/US2009/048346 patent/WO2010151250A1/en active Application Filing
- 2009-06-23 US US12/490,295 patent/US8968346B2/en active Active
- 2009-06-23 WO PCT/US2009/048347 patent/WO2010151251A1/en active Application Filing
- 2009-06-23 EP EP09846624.6A patent/EP2326266B1/en active Active
-
2011
- 2011-11-04 US US13/289,994 patent/US8475483B2/en active Active
-
2015
- 2015-02-27 US US14/634,424 patent/US9907564B2/en active Active
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
US20120053606A1 (en) | 2012-03-01 |
WO2010151251A1 (en) | 2010-12-29 |
US9907564B2 (en) | 2018-03-06 |
US20100010525A1 (en) | 2010-01-14 |
US20150173788A1 (en) | 2015-06-25 |
WO2010151250A1 (en) | 2010-12-29 |
US8475483B2 (en) | 2013-07-02 |
US8968346B2 (en) | 2015-03-03 |
WO2010151251A8 (en) | 2011-03-17 |
EP2326266A1 (en) | 2011-06-01 |
EP2326266A4 (en) | 2014-08-20 |
EP2326266B1 (en) | 2018-05-16 |
US8475458B2 (en) | 2013-07-02 |
US20100010492A1 (en) | 2010-01-14 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
WO2010151250A8 (en) | Miniature shredding tool for medical applications | |
WO2009126309A3 (en) | Atherectomy devices and methods | |
WO2014058804A3 (en) | Micronized compositions composed of bone grafts and methods of making and using the same | |
WO2009059032A3 (en) | Uses and isolation of very small embryonic-like (vsel) stem cells | |
WO2008005888A3 (en) | Atherectomy devices and methods | |
GB0911870D0 (en) | Optimised coding sequence and promoter | |
WO2007016112A3 (en) | Use of adipose tissue-derived stromal cells in spinal fusion | |
WO2009094451A3 (en) | Systems, devices and methods for imaging and surgery | |
WO2008045021A3 (en) | Blood compatible nanomaterials and methods of making and using the same | |
ZA201007444B (en) | Braid-ball embolic devices and delivery systems | |
EP2957238B8 (en) | Customized patient-specific orthopaedic surgical instrumentation | |
WO2007067280A3 (en) | Very small embryonic-like (vsel) stem cells and methods of isolating and using the same | |
WO2013192138A3 (en) | Novel biological implant compositions, implants and methods related applications | |
EP4275618A3 (en) | Fenestrated implant | |
EP2181722A3 (en) | Delayed gelation compositions and methods of use | |
WO2012088501A3 (en) | Vessel dissection and harvesting apparatus, systems and methods | |
WO2009117435A3 (en) | Devices and methods for percutaneous access, hemostasis, and closure | |
WO2007041593A3 (en) | Anti-scarring drug combinations and use thereof | |
EP2470080A4 (en) | Mechanisms for positioning and/or holding surgical instruments and performing other functions, and methods of manufacture and use thereof | |
EP2095780A4 (en) | Surgical knife, surgical knife blade and method of producing the same, and surgical knife handle | |
WO2013082602A3 (en) | Insertable endoscopic instrument for tissue removal | |
WO2007098114A3 (en) | Clotting and healing compositions containing keratin biomaterials | |
WO2007056643A3 (en) | Surgical laser systems for soft and hard tissue and methods of use thereof | |
EP2498788A4 (en) | Bone substitute compositions, methods of preparation and clinical applications | |
WO2011138347A3 (en) | Surgical system for connecting body tissue parts |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2009846624 Country of ref document: EP |
|
121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application |
Ref document number: 09846624 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: A1 |
|
NENP | Non-entry into the national phase |
Ref country code: DE |