Devices and methods for treatment of tissue
AssigneeGynesonics, Inc.
InventorsRobert K. DECKMAN, Craig GERBI, Michael MUNROW, Jessica GROSSMAN
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Abstract
Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed a distal portion.
Claims21
(canceled)
A system for treating a uterine fibroid, said system comprising:
- an ultrasonic imaging device configured to provide a real time image of the uterine fibroid, the ultrasonic imaging device comprising an ultrasonic transducer and a distal end deflectable to orient the ultrasonic transducer;
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- a radiofrequency ablation device comprising one or more needle electrodes deployable into a uterine fibroid and configured deliver radiofrequency energy thereto while the ultrasonic imaging device provides the real time image,
- wherein the ultrasonic imaging device and the radiofrequency ablation device are configured to be coupled to one another.
A system for treating a uterine fibroid, said system comprising:
- an ultrasonic imaging device configured to provide a real time image of the uterine fibroid, the ultrasonic imaging device comprising an ultrasonic transducer and a distal end deflectable to orient the ultrasonic transducer;
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- a radiofrequency ablation device comprising one or more needle electrodes deployable into a uterine fibroid while the ultrasonic imaging device provides the real time image,
- wherein the ultrasonic imaging device and the radiofrequency ablation device are configured to be coupled to one another.
A system for treating a uterine fibroid, said system comprising:
- an ultrasonic imaging device configured to provide a real time image of the uterine fibroid, the ultrasonic imaging device comprising an ultrasonic transducer and a distal end deflectable to orient the ultrasonic transducer;
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- an ablation device comprising one or more needle electrodes deployable into a uterine fibroid and configured deliver ablation energy thereto while the ultrasonic imaging device provides the real time image,
- wherein the ultrasonic imaging device and the ablation device are configured to be coupled to one another.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.