18664163. METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE TISSUE ABLATION simplified abstract (Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.)

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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE TISSUE ABLATION

Organization Name

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Steven R. Mickelsen of Iowa City IA (US)

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE TISSUE ABLATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18664163 titled 'METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE TISSUE ABLATION

Simplified Explanation: This patent application discloses catheter systems and methods for applying DC voltage to drive irreversible electroporation quickly and selectively.

  • The apparatus includes a voltage pulse generator and an electrode controller.
  • The voltage pulse generator produces a pulsed voltage waveform.
  • The electrode controller is coupled to the voltage pulse generator and a medical device with electrodes.
  • The selection module in the electrode controller chooses a subset of electrodes, designating some as anodes and some as cathodes.
  • The pulse delivery module then delivers the pulsed voltage waveform to the selected electrodes.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Catheter systems for selective and rapid application of DC voltage for irreversible electroporation.
  • Voltage pulse generator producing pulsed voltage waveform.
  • Electrode controller selecting subset of electrodes and delivering voltage to them.

Potential Applications:

  • Medical procedures requiring irreversible electroporation for tissue ablation.
  • Cancer treatment through targeted cell destruction.
  • Research in electroporation techniques for medical applications.

Problems Solved:

  • Efficient and targeted application of DC voltage for electroporation.
  • Selective designation of anodes and cathodes for optimal results.

Benefits:

  • Precise and controlled application of voltage for medical procedures.
  • Minimized damage to surrounding tissues during electroporation.
  • Improved outcomes in tissue ablation and cancer treatment.

Commercial Applications: Electroporation catheter systems can be used in:

  • Oncology clinics for cancer treatment.
  • Research laboratories for studying cell membrane permeabilization.
  • Hospitals for minimally invasive tissue ablation procedures.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to electroporation techniques and catheter systems for more information.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in electroporation technology and applications for medical procedures.

Questions about Electroporation Catheter Systems: 1. How does the selection module in the electrode controller determine which electrodes to activate? 2. What are the potential risks associated with using DC voltage for irreversible electroporation in medical procedures?


Original Abstract Submitted

Catheter systems and methods for the selective and rapid application of DC voltage to drive irreversible electroporation are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a voltage pulse generator and an electrode controller. The voltage pulse generator is configured to produce a pulsed voltage waveform. The electrode controller is configured to be operably coupled to the voltage pulse generator and a medical device including a series of electrodes. The electrode controller includes a selection module and a pulse delivery module. The selection module is configured to select a subset of electrodes from the series of electrodes. The selection module is configured identify at least one electrode as an anode and at least one electrode as a cathode. The pulse delivery module is configured to deliver an output signal associated with the pulsed voltage waveform to the subset of electrodes.

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