Tissue Modification Devices and Methods of Using The Same
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1. A tissue modification device comprising:
- an elongated member having a distal end dimensioned to be passed through a minimally invasive body opening, wherein the distal end comprises an integrated visualization sensor and tissue modifier.
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Abstract
Tissue modification devices are provided. Aspects of the devices include an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the elongated member is dimensioned to pass through a minimally invasive body opening and includes a distal end integrated visualization sensor and tissue modifier. In some instances, the devices further include an integrated articulation mechanism that imparts steerability to at least one of the visualization sensor, the tissue modifier and the distal end of the elongated member. Also provided are methods of modifying internal target tissue of a subject using the tissue modification devices.
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28 Claims
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1. A tissue modification device comprising:
an elongated member having a distal end dimensioned to be passed through a minimally invasive body opening, wherein the distal end comprises an integrated visualization sensor and tissue modifier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A system comprising:
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(a) an elongated member having a distal end dimensioned to be passed through a minimally invasive body opening, wherein the distal end comprises an integrated visualization sensor and tissue modifier; and (b) an extracorporeal controller operatively coupled to the proximal end of the elongated member. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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26. A method of modifying an internal target tissue of a subject, the method comprising:
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(a) positioning distal end of a tissue modification device comprising an elongated member having a distal end dimensioned to be passed through a minimally invasive body opening, wherein the distal end comprises an integrated visualization sensor and tissue modifier in operable relation to the internal target tissue; and (b) modifying the internal target tissue with the tissue modifier. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28)
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