Title:
プローブを案内するための超音波装置及び当該装置のための滅菌可能シールド
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2013507178
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
Disclosed are medical probe devices and methods for use guiding of percutaneous probes during medical procedures. The probe devices include an ultrasound transducer housing having a passage therethrough configured to accommodate a probe. The devices can be utilized to guide a probe through the probe guide to a percutaneous target with real time visualization of the probe during the procedure. In addition, the devices can include a sterilizable shield including a sterile probe guide such that the transducer housing itself can be separated from a subject by a sterile barrier. The sterilizable shield can be a single-use shield that can prevent contamination and re-use of the shield. The devices can define a beneficial geometry conducive to use by a single operator that can be utilized for percutaneous targets near the skin surface and can enable excellent contact between the device and the skin surface of a subject.
Inventors:
Ridley, Stephen Eff
Huggie, M. Dexter
Huggie, M. Dexter
Application Number:
JP2012533153A
Publication Date:
March 04, 2013
Filing Date:
August 26, 2010
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Soma Access Systems LLC
International Classes:
A61B8/00
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Foreign References:
| WO2005009509A2 | 2005-02-03 | |||
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Shinjiro Ono
Yasushi Kobayashi
Hiroyuki Tomita
Osamu Hoshino
Wataru Kitakita
Yasushi Kobayashi
Hiroyuki Tomita
Osamu Hoshino
Wataru Kitakita