18674613. 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 18674613 titled 'METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE TISSUE ABLATION

Simplified Explanation: This patent application discloses catheter systems and methods for the selective and rapid application of DC voltage to drive irreversible electroporation. The apparatus includes a voltage pulse generator and an electrode controller to deliver a pulsed voltage waveform to a subset of electrodes.

  • The invention involves a voltage pulse generator producing a pulsed voltage waveform.
  • An electrode controller selects a subset of electrodes from a series and delivers the voltage waveform to them.
  • The subset of electrodes includes an anode and a cathode for effective electroporation.
  • The technology allows for precise and targeted application of DC voltage for medical procedures.
  • The system enables rapid and efficient irreversible electroporation for various applications.

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in medical procedures such as tumor ablation, gene therapy, and drug delivery where irreversible electroporation is required.

Problems Solved: The technology addresses the need for precise and targeted application of DC voltage for irreversible electroporation in medical procedures.

Benefits: The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency, accuracy, and safety in irreversible electroporation procedures.

Commercial Applications: Title: Selective DC Voltage Catheter System for Medical Procedures This technology has commercial applications in the medical device industry for procedures requiring irreversible electroporation, potentially leading to advancements in tumor treatment and gene therapy.

Questions about Selective DC Voltage Catheter System for Medical Procedures: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of irreversible electroporation procedures? 2. What are the potential long-term implications of using this catheter system 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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