VIBRATORY ENERGY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OCCLUDED BODY CAVITIES
First Claim
1. A system for applying vibratory energy to pathologic material in a treatment area of a body, the system comprising:
- an energy source configured to provide an energy signal;
a piezoelectric transducer configured to receive the energy signal;
an effector operatively coupled to the transducer, the effector having a proximal end connected to the handle and a distal portion configured to apply vibratory energy to pathologic material; and
a cannula having a longitudinal passage to receive at least a portion of the effector and being configured to expose at least the distal portion of the effector to the pathologic material,wherein the transducer is configured to transfer vibratory energy through the effector to the pathologic material.
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Abstract
Embodiments may include systems and methods for treating an occluded area in a body, accessing cavities or passages of the body, or reducing pathologic material in the body. Embodiments may be configured to apply vibratory energy to pathologic material in a treatment area of a body. A handle connected to an energy source may be configured to provide an energy signal. A transducer may be configured to receive the energy signal. An effector may be operatively coupled to the transducer. The effector may have a proximal end connected to the handle and a distal portion configured to apply vibratory energy to pathologic material. A cannula may have a longitudinal passage to receive at least a portion of the effector and/or be configured to expose at least the distal portion of the effector to the pathologic material or the treatment area.
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49 Claims
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1. A system for applying vibratory energy to pathologic material in a treatment area of a body, the system comprising:
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an energy source configured to provide an energy signal; a piezoelectric transducer configured to receive the energy signal; an effector operatively coupled to the transducer, the effector having a proximal end connected to the handle and a distal portion configured to apply vibratory energy to pathologic material; and a cannula having a longitudinal passage to receive at least a portion of the effector and being configured to expose at least the distal portion of the effector to the pathologic material, wherein the transducer is configured to transfer vibratory energy through the effector to the pathologic material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 47, 49)
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15. A system for applying vibratory energy to pathologic material in a treatment area of a body, the system comprising:
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a handle connected to an energy source configured to provide an energy signal; a piezoelectric transducer configured to receive the energy signal; an effector operatively coupled to the transducer, the effector having a proximal end connected to the handle and a distal portion configured to apply vibratory energy to pathologic material; and wherein the transducer is configured to transfer vibratory energy through the effector. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method for using a vibratory energy system in a treatment area of a body, the method comprising:
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providing a handpiece having a piezoelectric transducer operatively connected to a effector; providing a cannula having a longitudinal passage configured to receive the effector and being configured to shield a portion of the body from the effector; positioning the effector and cannula in the treatment area with at least a distal portion of the effector extending beyond the cannula; and applying energy to the transducer to vibrate the effector; wherein the effector is configured to transfer vibratory energy to the treatment area.
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- 28. The method of claim 28, wherein the treatment area includes a passage or cavity.
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33. A method for using a vibratory energy device in a treatment area of a body, the method comprising:
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providing a handpiece including an effector having a flexible elongated portion and a distal portion; forming a hole through an imperforate tissue of the body; passing at least the distal portion of the effector through the hole and into the treatment area; and applying vibratory energy to the treatment area with at least the distal portion of the effector. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36)
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37. A method of controlling a vibratory energy device, the method comprising:
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applying a first tuning signal in a first desired frequency range to a vibratory energy device; receiving a returned parameter from the vibratory energy device; detecting two or more operating frequencies from the returned parameter; and modulating a drive signal to the vibratory energy device between detected operating frequencies in a pattern until two are more detected frequencies have been applied. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41)
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42. A system for applying vibratory energy to pathologic material in a treatment area of a body, the system comprising:
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a medical device positionable external to a portion of the body; and an effector including a piezoelectric transducer disposed in the medical device, wherein the effector configured to apply energy to a portion of the body. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45, 46, 48)
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