WO2007124265A3 - Devices and methods for treatment of tissue - Google Patents

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WO2007124265A3
WO2007124265A3 PCT/US2007/066235 US2007066235W WO2007124265A3 WO 2007124265 A3 WO2007124265 A3 WO 2007124265A3 US 2007066235 W US2007066235 W US 2007066235W WO 2007124265 A3 WO2007124265 A3 WO 2007124265A3
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Robert K Deckman
Craig Gerbi
Michael Munrow
Jessica Grossman
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Gynesonics Inc
Robert K Deckman
Craig Gerbi
Michael Munrow
Jessica Grossman
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Priority to CA2649805A priority patent/CA2649805C/en
Publication of WO2007124265A2 publication Critical patent/WO2007124265A2/en
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    • A61B17/42—Gynaecological or obstetrical instruments or methods
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    • A61B2018/00315—Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body for treatment of particular body parts
    • A61B2018/00559—Female reproductive organs
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    • A61B2018/00571—Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body for achieving a particular surgical effect
    • A61B2018/00577—Ablation
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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.
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CA2649805A CA2649805C (en) 2006-04-20 2007-04-09 Devices and methods for treatment of tissue
IL194820A IL194820A0 (en) 2006-04-20 2008-10-22 Devices and methods for treatment of tissue

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US11/409,496 US7815571B2 (en) 2006-04-20 2006-04-20 Rigid delivery systems having inclined ultrasound and needle
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US11/564,164 US7874986B2 (en) 2006-04-20 2006-11-28 Methods and devices for visualization and ablation of tissue

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