System and method of delivering focused ultrasound treatment using a variable volume fluid bladder
AssigneeSonaCare Medical, LLC
InventorsMark Carol, Robert D. Parks, Craig R. Campbell, Drew T. Degentesh
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Abstract
A system for providing focused ultrasound may include a focused ultrasound probe including at least one transducer. At least one variable volume fluid bladder may be positioned between at least a portion of the transducer and tissue to be treated. The system may further include a reservoir containing fluid and a first pump operatively connected to the bladder and the reservoir. The first pump may be configured to move fluid into the bladder. A second pump may be operatively connected to the bladder and the reservoir. The second pump may be configured to move fluid out of the bladder.
Claims16
A system for providing focused ultrasound, the system comprising:
- a focused ultrasound probe including at least one transducer;
- at least one variable volume fluid bladder positioned proximate at least a portion of the transducer;
- a reservoir containing fluid;
- a first pump operatively connected to the bladder and the reservoir, the first pump being configured to move fluid from the reservoir and into the bladder;
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- a second pump operatively connected to the bladder and the reservoir, the second pump being configured to move fluid out of the bladder and into the reservoir.
A method of delivering focused ultrasound treatment, the method comprising:
- placing a variable volume fluid bladder between at least a portion of a transducer of a focused ultrasound device and tissue to be treated;
- the bladder being operatively connected to a first pump and a second pump;
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- varying an operating speed of at least one of the first pump and the second pump to (i) control circulation of fluid around or near at least a portion of the transducer and (ii) adjust a position of a focal spot of the transducer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.