18674533. 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 18674533 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 a pulsed voltage waveform.
  • Electrode controller selecting electrodes and delivering the voltage waveform.
  • Efficient and targeted application of electroporation for medical procedures.

Potential Applications:

  • Cancer treatment through irreversible electroporation.
  • Targeted drug delivery using electroporation.
  • Tissue ablation in medical procedures.

Problems Solved:

  • Efficient and targeted application of electroporation.
  • Rapid and selective treatment of medical conditions.
  • Improved control over voltage application in medical devices.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced precision in medical procedures.
  • Reduced treatment times.
  • Minimized damage to surrounding tissues.

Commercial Applications: Electroporation devices for medical procedures and research applications.

Questions about Catheter Systems and Methods for Irreversible Electroporation: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of electroporation procedures? 2. What are the potential risks associated with using DC voltage for irreversible electroporation?

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


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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