Modified ultrasound aspirator for use in and around vital structures of a body

a technology of ultrasound aspirator and vital structure, which is applied in the field of ultrasonic aspirators, can solve the problems of metal vibration, tissue destruction, and conventional technology unsuitable for minimally invasive surgery, and achieve the effect of preventing unintentional tissue destruction and better visualization of a targeted surgical area

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-02-16
ELLEGALA DILANTHA B
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[0009]It is an aspect of the exemplary embodiments to provide a guard for an ultrasonic aspirator to prevent the unintentional destruction of tissue around a targeted aspiration area. Further, it is an aspect of the exemplary embodiments to provide an endoscope and / or a light to provide better visualization of a targeted surgical area.

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These conventional ultrasonic aspirators use ultrasound energy transmitted along a length of metal to cause a vibration of the metal and destruction of the tissue.
Due to the bulk of the apparatuses and the lack of visualization associated of the conventional technology, the conventional technology is unsuitable for use in minimally invasive surgeries.

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[0055]Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout. However, known functions associated with the exemplary embodiments or detailed descriptions on the configuration and other matters which would unnecessarily obscure the present disclosure will be omitted.

[0056]FIGS. 1A-1D are views showing a conventional ultrasonic aspirator 1. The ultrasonic aspirator 1 is used to remove tissue from a body, such as a human body or an animal body. Ultrasound energy is transmitted from the body 5 of the ultrasound aspirator 1, down an aspirator wand 15, and to the removable headpiece 20. The ultrasound energy causes the headpiece 20 to vibrate and destroy tissue. As shown in FIG. 1A, an irrigation hose 2 can provide fluid to the body 5, through the irrigation port 2a, provide the fluid to the headpiece 20 to aid in the removal of destroyed tissue and red...

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An ultrasonic aspirator includes a body, an aspirator wand extending from the body, a shield to cover the aspirator wand, a removable headpiece removably attached to the aspirator wand, and a guard extending past an end of the headpiece in a direction distal to the body. the aspirator also includes a generator or a detector to generate or detect electrical pulses, light sources, endoscopy, modified body angles, image navigation integration for improved visualization and optimization of the surgical field.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 983,759 filed Apr. 24, 2014, U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 028,044 filed Jul. 23, 2014, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 114,824 filed Feb. 11, 2015, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field[0003]Exemplary embodiments relate to an ultrasonic aspirator, and more particularly, to an ultrasonic aspirator that enables safer and expanded use around vital structures of a body.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]In recent years, brain and spine surgery has progressed to include minimally invasive procedures, which reduces a patient's hospital stay and reduces recovery time, which has led to an overall reduction in costs. However, the use of minimally invasive procedures requires that standard operating room tools be modified to complete these tasks.[0006]There presently exists ultrasonic aspirators for use ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61B17/02A61M1/00A61B90/00A61B1/015A61B1/018A61B90/30A61B17/32A61M3/02
CPCA61B17/0218A61B2090/08021A61M1/008A61M3/0283A61B17/320068A61B1/015A61B1/018A61B90/30A61B90/06A61B90/08A61B2017/320084A61B2017/00106A61B2017/00738A61B2017/320072A61B2090/065A61B2090/063A61B17/320092A61B2017/00022A61B2017/00039A61B2090/061A61B2017/320075A61B2017/32007A61M1/84A61B17/00234A61B2017/00057A61B2017/00115A61B2017/00296A61B2017/00336
Inventor ELLEGALA, DILANTHA B.
Owner ELLEGALA DILANTHA B
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