Cryo-temperature monitoring
AssigneeSciMed Life Systems, Inc.
InventorDaniel M. Lafontaine
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Abstract
Devices and methods for cold-treating lesions within the body. A temperature monitoring device for use with a cryo therapy apparatus may include a cryo therapy apparatus, one or more tubular members coupled to the cryo therapy apparatus, and a temperature monitoring member coupled to the tubular member. The temperature monitoring member may comprise a retractable needle, an infrared sensor, an ultrasound transmitter, or a stent having a plurality of spikes.
Claims42
A temperature monitoring device for use with a cryo therapy apparatus, comprising:
- a cryo therapy apparatus;
- a tubular member coupled to the cryo therapy apparatus;
- and
- a temperature monitoring member coupled to the tubular member.
The temperature monitoring device according to claim 11, wherein the stent comprises nickel-titanium alloy.
A temperature monitoring device for use with a cryo therapy apparatus, comprising:
- a cryo therapy apparatus;
- a plurality of tubular members coupled to the cryo therapy apparatus, the tubular members each coupled to a temperature monitoring member and arranged in an array;
- and
- wherein the temperature monitoring member can measure the temperature at an area of interest while the cryoplasty device cools the area of interest.
A method of monitoring the temperature of an area of interest during a cryoplasty procedure, comprising the steps of:
- providing a temperature monitoring device including a cryo therapy apparatus, a tubular member coupled to the cryo therapy apparatus, the tubular member including a temperature monitoring member;
- advancing the temperature monitoring device to an area of interest;
- cooling the area of interest with the cryo therapy apparatus;
- and
- measuring temperature at the area of interest with the temperature monitoring member.
A temperature monitoring device for use with a cryo therapy apparatus, comprising:
- a cryo therapy apparatus;
- a tubular member coupled to the cryo therapy apparatus;
- and
- a temperature monitoring member coupled to the tubular member, the temperature monitoring member having a length extending from the cryo therapy apparatus along a longitudinal axis and a width;
- and
- wherein the length of the temperature monitoring member extending away from the cryo therapy apparatus along the longitudinal axis is larger than the width.
A temperature monitoring device for use with a cryo therapy apparatus, comprising:
- a cryo therapy apparatus;
- and
- a temperature monitoring member coupled to the cryo therapy apparatus, wherein at least a portion of the temperature monitoring member is disposed within the cryo therapy apparatus.
A temperature monitoring device for use with a cryo therapy apparatus, comprising:
- an elongate shaft having a distal end;
- a cooling chamber disposed that the distal end of the shaft;
- a temperature monitoring member coupled to the shaft, wherein at least a portion of the temperature monitoring member is disposed within the cooling chamber.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.